Yes there has been a couple of times that I have forgotten to add the protofloc to the boil with the brewbright, soon notice my error by the sample of wort drawn off for OG testing etc . Certainly won't have dropped crystal clear fast like it does if both have been added .IPA wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:10 pmIt does. That highlights why I am fed up with explaining. There is only a tiny amount of chondras crispus also know as (correct spelling caragheen) in BrewBright. The correct additions for 23 litres of wort are 4 gr BrewBright and 1.3 gr,half a tablet,of protofloc. Just try it and see the result.
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I buy my grain & hops from here http://www.homebrewkent.co.uk/
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Good advice. For the Op, don’t mix it too early or you will come back to a solid coagulated block. It’s amazing stuff though.IPA wrote:When using BrewBrite mix it with a little cold water to make a milky solution before adding it to the boil. No matter what the instructions say. And don't forget the Protofloc.richard080561 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:19 pmI have some gelatin so I will use some in a batch that I will be bottling in a few days.
Then maybe get some BrewBrite for the next batch that I plan to bottle
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I am trying your method IPA, I have added the brewbrite and half a protofloc to the boil. The gravity this morning is 1.019 so I am coming up to adding the gelatine.
I am fermenting in a 25 litre barrel which has quite a head space and I have another the same. My dilemma is whether to rack the beer into the other barrel and add the gelatine but there is a head space of two litres which will potentially oxygenate the beer. Or to just drop the gelatine through the bung hole and give it a bit of a wallow around with a spoon handle. Less risky but doesn't get it off the sediment or mix the gelatine thoroughly. what are anyone's thoughts please?
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I think IPA is the man for this. I think he has mentioned his process before somewhere
But I would rack it for before adding.
But I would rack it for before adding.
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Here it is.
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Ps. Thanks for the pic. Given me an idea what to do with an old commercial freezer.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=83835&p=863638#p863638
Ps. Thanks for the pic. Given me an idea what to do with an old commercial freezer.
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There is probably no right or wrong way and beer has been racked into secondary fermenters for years without problem.
This is my old commercial freezer, it has been sat in a shed for 20 years since I stopped using it and remarkably it still works so I thought this would be a much better use for it.
This is my old commercial freezer, it has been sat in a shed for 20 years since I stopped using it and remarkably it still works so I thought this would be a much better use for it.
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On the subject of bottling. Gas hose fits perfect in thy nozzle of a party tap. Making a fantastic bottom filler.
I need to "port" my fridge as well for my chiller reservoir.
I need to "port" my fridge as well for my chiller reservoir.
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Rack it into another vessel before adding the gelatine. If you don't the gelatine will disappear into that thick layer of yeast and trub that I can see on the bottom. The gelatine works by trapping the yeast on the bottom of the FV and it can't work when there is such a thick layer already there. Don't get paranoid about oxygen the remaining active yeast will take care of it.
For best results when the gelatine has done it's job transfer to another vessel and add the diluted priming sugar before kegging or bottling.
For best results when the gelatine has done it's job transfer to another vessel and add the diluted priming sugar before kegging or bottling.
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If the yeast are at all active, they will take up every bit of oxygen they can. The problem comes when there are no yeast or no active yeast.
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