Gelatin Sheets

[PhillyBrewDoug]

My wife has a bunch of gelatin sheets left over from the holidays and I was wondering if they could be used for fining during the cold-crash instead of the powder.

Anyone have experience/thoughts? How many sheets would you suggest?

Here's what my wife bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00270VDVQ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_wNBmEb912SE6B

Thanks!

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

"You need to use an ice bath to bloom them then squeeze out the extra water. After that it needs to be melted in a warm mixture."

More trouble than they are worth? Plain gelatin isn't expensive. Measure, stir into 2/3 cup, heat in microwave, stir and gently stir into item being cleared.

 

[PhillyBrewDoug]

More trouble than they are worth? Plain gelatin isn't expensive. Measure, stir into 2/3 cup, heat in microwave, stir and gently stir into item being cleared.

You make a good point about the effort. Just trying to find a way to use something rather than throw it out. I've had good success with using the Knox powder in my other beers.

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

You make a good point about the effort. Just trying to find a way to use something rather than throw it out. I've had good success with using the Knox powder in my other beers.

I totally understand. I do the same myself. Kills me to waste. I even posted about carbonating some "left over" brew in a SS growler.

I get the best results when I crash cool the beer, stir in the plain gelatin mixture, return the fermenter to the cool place and let sit for 1 to 2 days then bottle or keg.

 

[Brettomomyces]

My wife has a bunch of gelatin sheets left over from the holidays and I was wondering if they could be used for fining during the cold-crash instead of the powder.

Anyone have experience/thoughts? How many sheets would you suggest?

Here's what my wife bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00270VDVQ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_wNBmEb912SE6B

Thanks!

These would work fine. I've used gelatin sheets in commercial candy making, it's more of a convenience factor for weighing and they are easier to handle than hydrated gelatin powder. The only downside is they are way pricier than standard gelatin.