Finings

[kloppofthekop]

Do finings really help ? I remember 40 years ago using them regularly but forget if they done any good

 

[wsmith1625]

At the advise of a fellow HBT member I used gelatin in my kolsch this summer. Beer turned out crystal clear. I just brewed a pale ale and not so clear. I know it will clear in time, but getting crystal clear beer right away was a treat. I will probably use it more often.

 

[wsmith1625]

Forgot, I always use whirlfloc last 10 minutes of my boil which also helps for clear beer. I definitely think it makes a difference.

 

[Jim R]

There is no downside to at least throwing in a cheap whirlfloc tablet at the end of the boil.

 

[Sammy86]

I Whirlfloc last 15 minutes s of boil and I'll cold crash the beer and then throw in the gelatin. 48 hours later I keg and crystal clear beer goes into the keg.

 

[kloppofthekop]

Forgot, I always use whirlfloc last 10 minutes of my boil which also helps for clear beer. I definitely think it makes a difference.

Thanks I'll give it a go

 

[BYOB504]

I’m new to trying to get clear beer just got some recipes down and can reproduce now working on clearing. I add whirlfloc last 10 min of book and cold crash In my stand up freezer. When it get down to 30ish on the sticker temp I instantly keg force in fridge. What type of gelatin, how much, and when to add to ferm

thanks and cheers

 

[kloppofthekop]

I dont use kegs, fridges etc, my plan is to only put my bottles in a fridge 2 hours before drinking. I dont like ale too chilled

 

[cayde1001]

As others have stated I always throw in a whirfloc with 10 minutes left. I have tried gelatin and biofine clear and have found that the biofine works better on the type of beers I brew (Ales). Biofine is a bit more expensive but i split a bottle with a couple other homebrewers, plus the convenience makes it worth it to me.

 

[kloppofthekop]

As others have stated I always throw in a whirfloc with 10 minutes left. I have tried gelatin and biofine clear and have found that the biofine works better on the type of beers I brew (Ales). Biofine is a bit more expensive but i split a bottle with a couple other homebrewers, plus the convenience makes it worth it to me.

Its only ales and bitters I am doing at the minute, My first brew which I didn't use finings is quite clear after 6 days in the bottle and tastes fine so I'm not sure about extra expenses. I only use beer its and not really in to boiling and stuff

 

[Rob2010SS]

Gelatin works like a charm for me. $3 for a box and the box lasts a long time. Worth it to me.

 

[BYOB504]

Gelatin works like a charm for me. $3 for a box and the box lasts a long time. Worth it to me.

What type of gelatin and when do you add
New to shooting for clear beer

 

[tracer bullet]

I'm interested in this as well. I usually rely on cold crashing to get suspended yeast out, but I'd love to get it to drop before I keg. I have Biofine, but it didn't seem to do it for me, though I only tried once. This is ~ 3 weeks after brewing and the yeast was no longer active, just still suspended / not flocculated. American Ale 1056.

 

[ThenFalcon]

I have had good results with Knox unflavored gelatin. I cold crash in the fermenter for one day, then add the gelatin solution and let it sit for another day or two before bottling or kegging.

 

[BYOB504]

I have had good results with Knox unflavored gelatin. I cold crash in the fermenter for one day, then add the gelatin solution and let it sit for another day or two before bottling or kegging.

How much do you use.
Thanks and cheers

 

[ThenFalcon]

For my 2 gallon batches I've been using 1/4 tsp of gelatin dissolved in 1/4 cup of water.

 

[BYOB504]

Thank you going to give it a try

 

[Rob2010SS]

I always follow the Brulosophy method with Knox Unflavored Gelatin and it works great.

1. Chill the beer to 50F or below.
2. Combine 1/2 tsp of gelatin with 1/4 cup of cool water, do not stir.
3. Microwave in 7 second bursts, stirring with a thermometer each time.
4. Continue microwaving until 145F - 150F.
5. Add this mixture to the cold beer and let it sit for 2-3 days.

That's it. The first pint or two are usually garbage, all the gelatin will come out in that. I dump the first 2 pints and then good to go.

 

[BYOB504]

Wow dump precious beer

 

[Rob2010SS]

Wow dump precious beer

LOL, you're more than welcome to drink that, but it's all the gelatin and the crap that the gelatin drops out of suspension. I'd rather not drink that.