Forgot the Protofloc
Forgot the Protofloc
Help! I forgot the Protofloc and have 23L of murky chilled sweet wort
Any suggestions as to what I can do to save the beer?
I don't want to boil again as that will cause more problems with IBUs and late hops. I would rather start again.
Any suggestions as to what I can do to save the beer?
I don't want to boil again as that will cause more problems with IBUs and late hops. I would rather start again.
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Re: Forgot the Protofloc
Fret not!
Press on and make your beer.
Many people don't use protofloc.
I think it helps with the hot break, but your beer will still be fine.
Guy
Press on and make your beer.
Many people don't use protofloc.
I think it helps with the hot break, but your beer will still be fine.
Guy
Re: Forgot the Protofloc
When I left out protafloc it just took longer to clear. Not a problem unless you enter it in a competition too soon.
I brew therefore I ... I .... forget
Re: Forgot the Protofloc
ok, I will carry on and treat it as an experiment.
Re: Forgot the Protofloc
If i had a pound for everytime i forgot the protofloc......well i would probably have about £10
Anyway when i have forgot it the beer has turned out fine not always the clearest but of course it still tastes the same
So dont panic carry on, ferment and then drink
Anyway when i have forgot it the beer has turned out fine not always the clearest but of course it still tastes the same
So dont panic carry on, ferment and then drink
Re: Forgot the Protofloc
I didn't use it in my first few all grains the difference is 99%+ cosmetic.
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Re: Forgot the Protofloc
Rubbery,
Try Gelatine / Finings 24hrs before bottling to clear the beer.
WA
Try Gelatine / Finings 24hrs before bottling to clear the beer.
WA
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Re: Forgot the Protofloc
I've done it before.. Ferment it out and it'll taste fine, but mine always kept an haze.
Not done it since, got "PROTOFLOC" in bold writing above the boiler..lol
Not done it since, got "PROTOFLOC" in bold writing above the boiler..lol
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Re: Forgot the Protofloc
just sup a less than clear pint from an opaque vessel, what you dont see......
ist update for months n months..
Fermnting: not a lot..
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Fermnting: not a lot..
Conditioning: nowt
Maturing: Challenger smash, and a kit lager
Drinking: dry one minikeg left in the store
Coming Soon Lots planned for the near future nowt for the immediate
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Re: Forgot the Protofloc
We've all probably done it some time in our brewing career, it's been my favourite Hillbillyism! Don't worry, it will be fine. As already mentioned, it may take a little longer to clear & still have a slight haze, but it won't affect the taste of the finished brew.
Re: Forgot the Protofloc
Thanks all,
It was not too murky going into the FV, so I have high hopes. It's bubbling away nicely now. I may try the gelatine suggestion if I have have fridge space to crash cool it.
It was not too murky going into the FV, so I have high hopes. It's bubbling away nicely now. I may try the gelatine suggestion if I have have fridge space to crash cool it.