Campden Tablets

Northern Brewer General
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I began using campden tablets on my last 4 brews as a means to remove chlorine from my tap water. I’ve been using 3/4 a tablet to treat 10 gallons of water. Since that time, I’ve noticed that my finished beer is cloudy. The first 2 brews were belgian styles so I assumed that the haze was due to the yeasts inability to flocculate quickly. The next 2 brews were British styles using West Yorkshire, which is a new strain for me. These beers are also cloudy.

I realize that haze can be caused by a number of factors, but I have made many beers without this problem. The only change that I’ve made is the use of campden. Is anyone aware of any haze problem that this chemical can cause?

2

It’s not the Campden. Must be the yeast.

3

I use campden for every batch I brew and all of my beer eventually clears. I actually use a whole tablet for a 5 gallon batch.

I use West Yorkshire a few times a year. Give it a bit more time. Although it is a high floculator, it does not clear immediately in my experience.