Slow Fermentation
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An o2 meter was the best investment me and my friends did. It impossible without one. They are a bit pricey but worth every penny.
You really want to have a grip on o2 when fermenting. Adequate cell count and a known o2 level at 6-8ppm are a must.
You really want to have a grip on o2 when fermenting. Adequate cell count and a known o2 level at 6-8ppm are a must.
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I read an article somewhere about that, don't remember where exactly. Basically, there's a ton of different compounds that form the foam, but a portion of those can only foam once and they're used up.
I got by with just shaking for a long time, and generally had acceptable head retention, but it was never phenomenal. Anecdotal evidence, but less foaming throughout = better, in theory.
I got by with just shaking for a long time, and generally had acceptable head retention, but it was never phenomenal. Anecdotal evidence, but less foaming throughout = better, in theory.
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Yeah, I heard the foam theory from Jamil. He claimed the compounds get consumed and foam retention is lost. So, I set out a 1L bottle half full of freshly fermented beer in my kitchen. Every time I walked by it, I shook the crap out of it and timed how long it took the foam to fall. There was never enough of a difference to support that the foam stabilizing compounds are destroyed.
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That's some fine looking foam - any tips?
Long Alpha rest, cara/chit malts, solid fermentation, have your beer lines clean and system balanced, proper carbonation (I"m shooting for 2.5vol). Think I've also read settling out more trub/break material helps?
Long Alpha rest, cara/chit malts, solid fermentation, have your beer lines clean and system balanced, proper carbonation (I"m shooting for 2.5vol). Think I've also read settling out more trub/break material helps?
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Glasswear and faucet as well I suppose (just picked up a Perlick 690)
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