h4mmy86
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
I got a late start brewing an American stout for a competition and I need some tips and tricks to help me make this beer all that it can be in as quickly as possible!
I brewed on 3/21 and the comp is on 4/13.
I plan to leave it in primary for 2 weeks, cold crash over night, and then I'll transfer it to a keg to carb and age a little.
I can't exactly do a proper refrigerated cold crash so I'm just going to add a couple bags of ice to my swamp chiller and hopefully that'll help clear things up a little.
Also, I'm interested in possibly fining this brew with some knox gelatin, something I've never done before.
Do you think fining this beer is a good move? ...or wasted energy?
Any and all pointers are very much appreciated!
I got a late start brewing an American stout for a competition and I need some tips and tricks to help me make this beer all that it can be in as quickly as possible!
I brewed on 3/21 and the comp is on 4/13.
I plan to leave it in primary for 2 weeks, cold crash over night, and then I'll transfer it to a keg to carb and age a little.
I can't exactly do a proper refrigerated cold crash so I'm just going to add a couple bags of ice to my swamp chiller and hopefully that'll help clear things up a little.
Also, I'm interested in possibly fining this brew with some knox gelatin, something I've never done before.
Do you think fining this beer is a good move? ...or wasted energy?
Any and all pointers are very much appreciated!