surume
Well-Known Member
How do I clear my beer?
I'm currently fermenting my second attempt at all-grain. Both my first and second attempts have resulted in cloudy beer.
The first attempt tasted fine, in fact, it tasted great, but I want to get it clear enough to appear presentable.
I am currently aware of several things I can do to help clear the beer.
1) Filter grains in lautering phase
2) Remove cold break/hot break
3) Add irish moss 15 mins before ending boil
4) Cold crash before bottling
5) Use gelatin before bottling
Number one, I cannot do because I do not have a lauter tan that allows me to (I mash my grains in a 5 litre pot)
Number two, I did already.
Number three, I could do if I just go and order some.
Number four, I haven't tried yet.
Number five, I did already.
So that leaves me "Filtering Grains during Lautering", "Adding Irish Moss", "Cold Crashing before Bottling" as the three things I could do to clear my beer.
Which one should I prioritize? Which contributes most to clearing the beer? I don't mind a small amount of chill haze, but I'm hoping to get my beer decently clear at room temperature.
Thank you in advance.
I'm currently fermenting my second attempt at all-grain. Both my first and second attempts have resulted in cloudy beer.
The first attempt tasted fine, in fact, it tasted great, but I want to get it clear enough to appear presentable.
I am currently aware of several things I can do to help clear the beer.
1) Filter grains in lautering phase
2) Remove cold break/hot break
3) Add irish moss 15 mins before ending boil
4) Cold crash before bottling
5) Use gelatin before bottling
Number one, I cannot do because I do not have a lauter tan that allows me to (I mash my grains in a 5 litre pot)
Number two, I did already.
Number three, I could do if I just go and order some.
Number four, I haven't tried yet.
Number five, I did already.
So that leaves me "Filtering Grains during Lautering", "Adding Irish Moss", "Cold Crashing before Bottling" as the three things I could do to clear my beer.
Which one should I prioritize? Which contributes most to clearing the beer? I don't mind a small amount of chill haze, but I'm hoping to get my beer decently clear at room temperature.
Thank you in advance.