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Clarity and brightness

Post by Celiacbrew » Sat Feb 27, 2016 10:06 am

So I have ten gallons of Pilsner (my first). Everything worked out great eventually but there is a bit of a clarity issue. Well they look clear but they don't look bright like I hoped they would. Process-wise I think I did everything right. pH in mash and kettle were 5.4 and 5.1. Mash was a full 60 min at 150f. Used Irish moss. Hot break was strong. Cold break was good. Clarity ferm for chill haze and gluten. No dry hops. Lagered at 1c for two months in the carboy. Been in the keg for two months now. I assume if I keep it in the fridge for six more months it will get clearer and brighter but I don't think it should take that long. Is there a source of haze that I am not thinking of? Are there any yeast derived hazes?
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Re: Clarity and brightness

Post by MitchK » Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:51 pm

Maybe try hitting it with gelatin as a fining as well sometime? That's what I use and it works great - current English bitter is crystal clear and bright red.

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Re: Clarity and brightness

Post by jacinthebox » Sat Feb 27, 2016 11:29 pm

Gelatin is boss...super bright beer without filtering
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Re: Clarity and brightness

Post by mstead » Sun Mar 06, 2016 2:40 am

Another vote on gelatin here -- works every time!

Also, time in the fridge should clear it up some.

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Re: Clarity and brightness

Post by spickup » Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:37 pm

Are you guys just using unflavoured gelatin from the grocery store?

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Re: Clarity and brightness

Post by LeafMan66_67 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:37 pm

spickup wrote:Are you guys just using unflavoured gelatin from the grocery store?
Or bulk barn.
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Re: Clarity and brightness

Post by spickup » Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:40 pm

LeafMan66_67 wrote:
spickup wrote:Are you guys just using unflavoured gelatin from the grocery store?
Or bulk barn.
Better buy at BB?

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Re: Clarity and brightness

Post by LeafMan66_67 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:42 pm

I use a tsp when I do add it in, so I just find it easier than packets from the grocery store.
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