Gelatine from the Super Market? - Ok for finings?

[nickrjsmith]

Is the gelatine you get from the supermarket OK for finings? It's just gelatine right?

 

[bdupree]

Yep, same thing. Just make sure you don't boil it. You'll get beer jello.

 

[the_bird]

Yep, same thing. Just make sure you don't boil it. You'll get beer jello.

You say that like it's a bad thing...

 

[nickrjsmith]

Do I put it in the Primary for the last few days? Or do I add it to the pressure barrel when priming?

 

[kuphish]

Personally I add it to the primary and give it 3-5 days, depending on the temperature that I'm conditioning at. I prefer to precipitate out as much yeast as possible before I transfer. Even with this method (and cold crashing), there is plenty of yeast to carbonate in bottles.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Add the gelatin once the beer is chilled, either primary, secondary or keg.

 

[denimglen]

Is the gelatine you get from the supermarket OK for finings? It's just gelatine right?

Probably stating the obvious but make sure it's unflavoured and contains no sugar