Foam On Pint Glass

[eojnnamleppak]

Does anyone know why the foam from my homebrew off my kegerator is sticking to the sides of all my pint glasses??


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[Tinpanharry]

Tis a beautiful and very sad ting there laddie.

 

[freisste]

That's called lacing. Happens on commercial brew, too. I think it's generally regarded as a good thing.

At least it seemed to be a positive comment on competition score sheets.

 

[b-boy]

I wish mine did that!

I think it's generally a function of proteins in your beer. There are some malts you can add to your mash to increase head retention.

 

[benco]

Usually on IPAs is heavy lacing! Love it! Keep it up!!!

 

[flars]

You need to clean your glasses once in a while.

I have this same problem, but with a frying pan. It's my favorite frying pan. The fifth day in the week I go to use my favorite frying pan, I find enough stuck there for the meal.

 

[eojnnamleppak]

^^^ is this guy serious?


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[Stauffbier]

Does anyone know why the foam from my homebrew off my kegerator is sticking to the sides of all my pint glasses??View attachment 181940


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That's a good thing. It is indeed called lacing, and many homebrewers try very hard to make this happen. Usually a little cara-pils or even just a reasonable amount of crystal malt in a recipe will give you this. It's also common in beers where the grains are milled very finely. It's also a good sign that you're cleaning your glassware properly.

 

[chickypad]

That's purty. I think flars was yanking your chain. Washing with the wrong soap (i.e. dishwasher anti-spot detergent) will usually kill the head and prevent lacing so I agree you must be doing something right.

 

[Weizer]

You should be proud! That's awesome lacing. It's the sign of a well crafted beer.

 

[patthebrewer]

Badge of honor...means you did your job correctly.

 

[eojnnamleppak]

Thanks for all the feedback. This is a California Common Steam Brew. The lacing feedback all sounds great, glad to hear. But I will say, my beer is very cloudy, I even cold crashed it and added gelatin. Probably the cloudiest beer I've made yet. Any ideas? Thanks again!


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[cluckk]

Lacing is a thing to be proud of. Among homebrewers it is the cause of a form of head envy.

 

[MikeBTexas]

Yes because there is no beer in there to hold all of the lacing up at the top of the glass.

Refill the glass and try it again and again.


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[Stauffbier]

Thanks for all the feedback. This is a California Common Steam Brew. The lacing feedback all sounds great, glad to hear. But I will say, my beer is very cloudy, I even cold crashed it and added gelatin. Probably the cloudiest beer I've made yet. Any ideas? Thanks again!


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What's the grain bill? How long has it been in the keg?

 

[cluckk]

Problem: cloudy beer. Solution: time.

 

[eojnnamleppak]

Grain Bill is 8oz of Dark Crystal Grain


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[eojnnamleppak]

Thanks Cluckk. I had it in primary for two weeks, cold crashed at about 33 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 days, added gelatin in as well, still cloudy as hell. Have you made Cali Common before? How long do you
Typically let it sit in primary?


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[patthebrewer]

Problem: cloudy beer. Solution: time.

Ah ....yup! What he said, or you can filter to a brite tank which is what I have done if time is short.

 

[eojnnamleppak]

Will the beer become less cloudy as it sits in my Kegerator? Even if it's already been carbonated?


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[Stauffbier]

Will the beer become less cloudy as it sits in my Kegerator? Even if it's already been carbonated?


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Yes!

 

[BigFloyd]

Thanks for all the feedback. This is a California Common Steam Brew. The lacing feedback all sounds great, glad to hear. But I will say, my beer is very cloudy, I even cold crashed it and added gelatin. Probably the cloudiest beer I've made yet. Any ideas? Thanks again!


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How long did you cold crash and at what temp? Too short on time and/or temp not low enough can leave the job unfinished.

 

[eojnnamleppak]

Cold crashed for about 3 days around 34 degrees...


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