Usually I have no problem getting crystal clear beer. I have an amber kegged now that won’t seem to clear. I’ve made this beer before and it wasn’t a problem. I’m wondering if it has something to do with my keg temperature. It’s much colder than I would like but since the beer fridge is in the garage and the garage temps have been in the twenties the beer is about 34. Nice for lagering though.
ifn it tastes good and no one complains, put her in a clay mug and enjoy it! Bock fest up here this W/E. out comes the steins and poking the brew with a hot poker! In a glass it looks, well, funky. In a mug!!! :cheers:
Can’t help much, but I think Amber Haze is a pretty cool name for a beer.
There is such a thing as chill haze that happens in white wines. Basically, certain proteins can form colloids at lower temperatures. I don’t know if the same proteins might sometimes be present in beer, and if they typically fall out as part of the hot or cold break. Did you have a wimpier than typical boil, or chill slower than usual after the boil with this beer?
By the way, winemakers fine with bentonite to get rid of the problem. Not an issue with red wines because they aren’t chilled.
I havnt given it it’s Christian name yet but it does have a nice ring to it. You get to be the God father if you want.
[quote=“rebuiltcellars”]There is such a thing as chill haze that happens in white wines. Basically, certain proteins can form colloids at lower temperatures. I don’t know if the same proteins might sometimes be present in beer, and if they typically fall out as part of the hot or cold break. Did you have a wimpier than typical boil, or chill slower than usual after the boil with this beer?
By the way, winemakers fine with bentonite to get rid of the problem. Not an issue with red wines because they aren’t chilled.[/quote]
Pretty much the same process as usual except for the keg temp. I have to let it warm in the glass. PITA this cold weather here. I think it is summer where you are.
Oh sorry I see you are in Finland , I guess it’s always winter there.
Depends on your definition. Actually, we had a lousy winter this year. Not a lot of snow, and never got cold enough for the sea to freeze solid. You hogged all the winter weather over there.
Just realized this was the first BIAB brew I’ve done that is online. Wondering if that has something to do with it.
I can’t imagine why that would make a difference, but if you see a pattern as more of them come online, let us know.
