tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post4132038256707401615..comments2023-08-03T23:15:42.969-07:00Comments on Counter Brew: Making Great Beer with Common Sense. : Advanced Mashing for advanced resultsDavid Steltinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08091919069275585647noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-47084814533263553302016-08-03T06:55:00.946-07:002016-08-03T06:55:00.946-07:00You're correct. FermCap was what I was think...You're correct. FermCap was what I was thinking of. David Steltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091919069275585647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-83654764647139088332016-08-03T06:54:58.317-07:002016-08-03T06:54:58.317-07:00You're correct. FermCap was what I was think...You're correct. FermCap was what I was thinking of. David Steltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091919069275585647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-11225960153892486502016-05-29T20:59:42.895-07:002016-05-29T20:59:42.895-07:00Thanks!
Does Fermax actually have an effect on th...Thanks!<br /><br />Does Fermax actually have an effect on the krausen? Or were you thinking of FermCapS? I do use FermCap when making yeast starters (to prevent them from foaming over on the stove), but don't add it to the main boil for the same reasons you mention.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171447306687358664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-81738372320859422192016-05-29T11:01:45.113-07:002016-05-29T11:01:45.113-07:00Great comment. I think if you contacted BSG, they...Great comment. I think if you contacted BSG, they would share with you "in general" what is in the product. They are pretty damned fantastic to work with. I prefer not to add fermax or any of the other krausen limiting chemicals. Not because of any off flavor or bias, but rather because I just try to keep things simple. My mash and fermentation schedules tend to be complicated. So anything else I can simplify, gets simplified. Thanks for readingDavid Steltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091919069275585647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-72597157914327378282016-05-28T10:45:09.841-07:002016-05-28T10:45:09.841-07:00I have been using BSG Fermax when I do use nutrien...I have been using BSG Fermax when I do use nutrient -- it seems to do the trick, although my main issue is that the company only publishes suggested doses for wine rather than beer (1 tsp. per gallon is waaaay too much). I have ended up using about 1/2 tsp. per 5 gallons, although this is more based on guess and opinions from various internet forums than any real knowledge. At <a href="https://andybrews.com/2016/05/03/thumbspike-saison/" rel="nofollow">my first use</a>, I added 2 tsp. The wort ended up with a very odd smell (presumably urea) that thankfully disappeared during fermentation. I recognize that most companies have an interest in keeping some stuff proprietary, but I wish there were precise data available on what we're actually adding with the various nutrient brands, to peg the doses more appropriately!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171447306687358664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-45262374276301362922016-05-28T04:34:24.290-07:002016-05-28T04:34:24.290-07:00We usually use Wyeast. But we're trying a new...We usually use Wyeast. But we're trying a new one this weekend. I for one have never accepted the idea that batch sizes should be 5,10,15 gallons. David Steltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091919069275585647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6365074056807535758.post-45511460104107755682016-05-27T14:28:13.458-07:002016-05-27T14:28:13.458-07:00Thumbs up on the odd batch size! I've done the...Thumbs up on the odd batch size! I've done the occasional 2.5 or 3 gallon batch (diverging from my typical 5), especially if it's a high alcohol style or something "weird" that I will enjoy but won't enjoy 5 gallons worth.<br /><br />What brand of yeast nutrient do you use?Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171447306687358664noreply@blogger.com