Silly Irish Moss question

[Bradzukie]

This may be a silly question to some, but in past batches I have been just putting the irish moss in as it comes out of the container. Should I grind it before putting it in? Or does it matter either way? Just started my mash so hopefully you folks will help me out before I get to that point! Thanks in advance!

 

[Hammy71]

I've always just dumped it in.

 

[Slowfro]

The few times I've used it I just put the flakes right in from the bottle. Although I still have the same bottle I bought on my 2nd batch...4 years ago. If you let the yeast do the work you should be able to make crystal clear beer without irish moss.

 

[Brulosopher]

You're fine. Have fun.

 

[MichaelsBrewing]

Fill up the IM cap and dump er' in! Your good... =)

 

[Pommy]

I let it rehydrate in some room temp water for 10mins or so before I add it in, when I brewed at a local brewpub the head brewer told me it works better that, similar to rehydrating yeast although different principles i guess. Anyway Ive stuck with that ever since.

 

[Bradzukie]

Thanks for all the good advise. Ill just chuck it in. Its due in 28 minutes! Ill try the hydrating next batch as it will be a more experimental one.