Irish moss

[dragonmaster42]

I have some Irish Moss to put into my next beer to help clear it up. When do I add it to the boil?

Tony

 

[Wade E]

Use it at about the 45 minute mark meaning youll have about 15 minutes left. 1 tsp - 1 tbs is what is used for 5 gallons.

 

[dragonmaster42]

Thanks Wade.

 

[smurfe]

Last 10-15 minutes. If you never used it before, rehydrate it in a bit of water first for best results and don't over do it with the amount. A little goes a long way meaning if you decide to add extra for better results, it don't work that way.

 

[dragonmaster42]

Thanks. I never have used it before but the last couple beer's I made came out cloudy so I thought I'd give it a shot. My next one's going to be an Imperial Stout, so probably won't bother with this one as dark as a stout is but thought I'd to another Irish Red at some point. The last one I made is almost gone. May have been cloudy, and overcarbed but it tasted good.


Tony

 

[Pablo]

Knox gelatin works great to clear beers. I add it to my secondary fermentation carboy.

I've used whirfloc tablets too. I believe they are a form of Irish Moss.

 

[Waldo]

Ive never made beer before but it is my understanding that a lot of people filter their beers through their kidneys and it clears up nicely

 

[gaudet]

That is very true Waldo, also did you know thats where Coors Light comes from??

 

[Dean]

Gaudet, that's so very true! Did you know that at most bars that serve Coors Light on Tap, in the washrooms, there are signs above the urinals that read: "Hold the Flush longer! Our Coors Light Taps are a long ways away".

 

[Waldo]

Bwahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

 

[Wade E]

Thats a good one!!!!!!!

 

[scotty]

Ive never made beer before but it is my understanding that a lot of people filter their beers through their kidneys and it clears up nicely

I never stop learning from you folks.