Need Advice . . . . Honey-Wheat Ale

[hellbender]

Well this thing as been an experience. Fermentation went pretty much as expected until it started really reeking. Got through that stage. The fermentation is pretty much over. SG is OK. Had been in the primary for a couple of weeks. Racked to secondary today. Lovely butterscotch color, tastes fine.

Problem? Really, really murky. Could barely rack it cause I couldn't find the bottom of the cane. I know wheats are not supposed to be real clear but this stuff is practically opaque.

Forget about it or use fining agent?

 

[carnevoodoo]

It will clear up more in secondary. Give it time and it'll be ok.

 

[hellbender]

It will clear up more in secondary. Give it time and it'll be ok.

I'm getting ready to head out of town for about a week. It sure hasn't shown any tendency to clear. Time will tell. Thanks.

 

[BarleyWater]

I'm getting ready to head out of town for about a week. It sure hasn't shown any tendency to clear. Time will tell. Thanks.

That's the easiest way to leave it alone.

Wheat malt can be hazy sometimes even without the yeast in it. Was this an all extract, partial mash or all-grain recipe?

 

[DutchK9]

After the secondary is done, you might want to cold crash it for a couple days to drop more out of suspension and then bottle.

 

[hellbender]

That's the easiest way to leave it alone.

Wheat malt can be hazy sometimes even without the yeast in it. Was this an all extract, partial mash or all-grain recipe?

All extract kit from Williams.

 

[hellbender]

She cleared better than I expected. Into the keg!