Gelatin: Yes, it works

Post by **BlackDuck** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 7:53 pm

That's a good looking sample.

Post by **Beer-lord** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 7:54 pm

Might have to think about clearing my Pleasant Pale-ity because its uber dirty.
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FedoraDave · Post by **FedoraDave** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:02 pm

Right now, I'm cold-crashing my carboys for three or four days before bottling/kegging. I'll see how that impacts the clarity, although when I've done extended cold-conditioning with my lagers, they've poured wonderfully clear from the get-go. So I have an indication that that plays a part in it.

Also, as I mentioned above, I have a problem with patience.

Post by **Beer-lord** » Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:05 pm

Dave, cold crashing definitely makes a huge difference. Then a week to 10 days in the keg and most beer styles should be very clear. Gelatin just does it in a day or two.
What's patience?

Rebel_B · Post by **Rebel_B** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:59 am

Kegged a batch of an Evil Twin clone & added the gelatin to the keg; following the directions indicated on this package.

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FedoraDave · Post by **FedoraDave** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 1:23 pm

Let us know how it works, Reb.

Kealia · Post by **Kealia** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 6:02 pm

I can tell you how it's going to work [GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

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Rebel_B · Post by **Rebel_B** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:22 pm

FedoraDave wrote:Let us know how it works, Reb.

Works FAST! Here is a picture after 4 days carbonating; Evil Twin IPA clone

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Kealia · Post by **Kealia** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:56 pm

I was hoping to pull a pint tonight but I won't be home so I guess it will have to be tomorrow.

I'll take a pic to share.

FedoraDave · Post by **FedoraDave** » Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:43 pm

I bottled a 2.5 batch of PacTiki Pale Ale this morning. I cold crashed it starting on Wednesday, and it racked extremely clear. I'll be interested in seeing the results of the first pours after it conditions properly.

I may start cold crashing all my batches for three or four days before bottling/kegging. I was really impressed at the clarity this morning.

ScrewyBrewer · Post by **ScrewyBrewer** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:03 am

FedoraDave wrote:I bottled a 2.5 batch of PacTiki Pale Ale this morning. I cold crashed it starting on Wednesday, and it racked extremely clear. I'll be interested in seeing the results of the first pours after it conditions properly.

I may start cold crashing all my batches for three or four days before bottling/kegging. I was really impressed at the clarity this morning.

Dave yes, that's definitely how I do mine. I cold crash the fermentors for almost a week, then keg and carb the cold beer. I know that some folks don't like the idea, but I've also trimmed a half an inch off of the beer pickup tubes too.

FedoraDave · Post by **FedoraDave** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:50 am

We do whatever works for us, Vince. My beer is tasty, but usually cloudy. And I could see it even when I racked to a bottling bucket or keg. But my lagers, which sit for an extended cold period, are remarkably clear, whether I bottle or keg. So the light finally came on, and I decided to start cold crashing for the final three or four days. I can't tell you what a difference it made in the PacTiki Pale Ale I bottled yesterday.

So, after a proper room-temp bottling time, and a decent cold conditioning time, I'm going to be interested in the results. I will say that I've got some Rushin' Pale Ale in the beer fridge now, and it's pouring pretty clear, too. This pleases me no little and more than somewhat.

RickBeer · Post by **RickBeer** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 4:05 pm

I get around 2 more beers out of an LBK by cold crashing. There is maybe an ounce of liquid left after bottling. I do it every batch as a result.

Kealia · Post by **Kealia** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 4:22 pm

I've been cold crashing since my second batch and will continue to do so. The use of gelatin doesn't negate that as it still helps (and you need to do it to get the best results with gelatin, too).

In the end, we all do what we want to. Sometime I don't care about clarity but when I do there's just nothing like it IMO.

Pudge · Post by **Pudge** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 9:09 pm

I used to cold crash because I could, but gave it up. Is anything gained by rushing?

Those beers will drop given some time. Full disclosure, I rarely give them that time. But, do you think the yeast just might do a little "something, something" while in suspension those last few days. They'll drop when they're done, right? Why are they still hanging around?

Again, full disclosure, I am drinking

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