How much gelatin?

[Davevjordon]

This is going to sound dumb, but what if I used MORE gelatin finings than the recommended 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons?
How much?
Well, what about a full TABLESPOON?
Anyone ever used more than prescribed?

 

[camonick]

The method I use from this blog https://blog.kegoutlet.com/how-to-use-gelatin-to-clarify-your-beer/ calls for 1 tsp /5 gallons

 

[Gnomebrewer]

If you use more it'll just clump together and drop out anyway. No damage done, but not needed. I also used (past tense....haven't bothered for over a year) 1 tsp per 5 gallons.

 

[SoCal-Doug]

More doesn't achieve anything. Teaspoon is fine. I see better results by chilling for a couple days before adding the gelatin. Then mix it up well.

 

[NGD]

This is going to sound dumb, but what if I used MORE gelatin finings than the recommended 1/2 teaspoon per 5 gallons?
How much?
Well, what about a full TABLESPOON?
Anyone ever used more than prescribed?

Lol. I actually did the same thing first time I used gelatin. Didn’t notice anything bad, other than trub was little more jelly than usual. Should be fine

 

[Rev2010]

As mentioned, more shouldn't harm anything but isn't needed. One teaspoon is what I used in both my pilsner and amber and they both came out crystal clear. Here's the pilsner:



Rev.

 

[Davevjordon]

Late update:
Both beers were fine. And the Lager actually took second place, out of 22 entries.