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[fearwig]

Yeah, it's pretty solid. I was initially concerned about it affecting head retention too, and I found just stirring it in works almost as well (but not quite). Most of it will sink at that point and join the rest of the break rather than float back to the top. But why not just skim it off and have that much less break to deal with?

 

[jsmcclure]

+1 on fermcap. I haven't had a boilover since I started using it. Great in the boil. Great for boiling the starter in an Erlenmeyer flask. It's pretty harmless - same simethicon they use for gas relief


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[fearwig]

I know lots of people swear by fermcap/simethicone and I haven't ever felt the need to use it, but I don't see how that doesn't affect head retention, as an anti-foaming agent (I mean that's kind of a definitional thing, right?). Maybe it's just not very noticeable, at these doses?

On the other hand I know hydred silica gel, which is a component of simethicone, is used as a beer stabilizer and/or maybe clarifier too, something about protein reduction.

 

[wilserbrewer]

I know lots of people swear by fermcap/simethicone and I haven't ever felt the need to use it, but I don't see how that doesn't affect head retention, as an anti-foaming agent (I mean that's kind of a definitional thing, right?). Maybe it's just not very noticeable, at these doses?

Fermcap / simethicone sp? Is heavy and settles fairly quickly as I understand, and is not present in the finished beer.