Hazy Helles

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ram5ey

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I'm just wondering if anyone would know the answer to this. I brewed a (mock) Helles with WLP029 and it has a haze that just wont go away despite time, temp, and gelatin. I have two theories:

1- I was using some 2 or three month old yeast from an overbuilt starter. I've heard that the first mutation is usually flocculation related.

2-I mistakenly added a tablespoon of CaCl to the mash instead of a Teaspoon. I know calcium in correct quantities aides in flocculation but would it be a detriment at too high of quantities?

My other beers are all usually brilliantly clear in a short amount of time. just wondering if anyone had any ideas. Thanks!
 
89% pils
9% Munich
2% honey malt

19 ibu hallertauer @ 60
3 ibu saphir @ 10

RO water
Mashed at 152 with 1tbs CaCl

Fermented with wlp029 at 62
 
How about OG and FG readings?
I see WLP029 doesn't ferment well below 62. How did it attenuate?
 
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