Forgot the Protofloc

[Rubbery]

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.

[guypettigrew]

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

[vacant]

When I left out protafloc it just took longer to clear. Not a problem unless you enter it in a competition too soon.

[Rubbery]

ok, I will carry on and treat it as an experiment.

[chefgage]

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

[simon12]

I didn't use it in my first few all grains the difference is 99%+ cosmetic.

[WalesAles]

Rubbery,
Try Gelatine / Finings 24hrs before bottling to clear the beer.

WA

[BarnsleyBrewer]

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

[Fil]

just sup a less than clear pint from an opaque vessel, what you dont see......

[Horden Hillbilly]

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.

[Rubbery]

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.