isinglass before bottling

[Zokfend]

has anybody had any issues with bottling (and getting carbonated beer) when they've used isinglass in the primary?

thanks!

 

[Pappers_]

I've only used isinglass in wines, so can't say. I have used gelatin after fermentation and before bottling/carbonation without any issues, if that's a better option for you. Bumping this in case others might have experience with isinglass in beer.

 

[Zokfend]

Thanks for the reply, pappers. I guess there's only one way to find out. I'll report back on how it turns out.

 

[homebrewdude76]

I have used Isinglass in lagers. It works. But I never used any finings in bottle conditioned beer.

 

[Zokfend]

just thought i'd follow up on this. the isinglass works pretty darn well in pulling extra solids down. i ended up racking half into secondary, then poured one packet of isinglass in, and racked the rest. then i gave it another 3 weeks. no off-flavors or fishiness at all.

problem is that i think it DID impact bottle-conditioning. i primed for 2.5+ c02 volumes (probably a tad high for that style), but it never reached even half that. it's not flat, but it's not carbonated. after about 1.5 months in the bottle, i don't think it's going to get any more carbonation.

i've not used carbonation tablets before, but i don't mind popping every single top and recapping them all if it means i get carbonation (because the beer is good!)

any suggestions? and has anybody had experience using those carbonation tablets?

thanks!

 

[Zokfend]

final follow up on this. the carbonation turned out just a 'tad' less than what i had wanted, but i really mean just a 'tad'. everything is fine. hopefully others who stumble upon this thread with the same dilemma will be encouraged to give isinglass a try. no fishy bladdery after-taste, no weird film in the beer. all is well.