How to Use Gelatin to Clarify Your Beer

1440 mins
Serves 1
https://www.kegoutlet.com/blog/how-to-use-gelatin-to-clarify-your-beer/

Directions

  1. 1Add 3/4 cup of water to your measuring cup.
  2. 2Add 3/4 cup of water to your measuring cup.
  3. 3Add 3/4 cup of water to your measuring cup.
  4. 4Heat the water slightly before adding the gelatin to help it dissolve quicker.
  5. 5Heat the water slightly before adding the gelatin to help it dissolve quicker.
  6. 6Heat the water slightly before adding the gelatin to help it dissolve quicker.
  7. 7Add 1 tsp of gelatin and stir with a thermometer to get a reading.
  8. 8Add 1 tsp of gelatin and stir with a thermometer to get a reading.
  9. 9Add 1 tsp of gelatin and stir with a thermometer to get a reading.
  10. 10Heat the solution to 150-155F using short 5-10 second bursts in the microwave, avoiding boiling.
  11. 11Heat the solution to 150-155F using short 5-10 second bursts in the microwave, avoiding boiling.
  12. 12Heat the solution to 150-155F using short 5-10 second bursts in the microwave, avoiding boiling.
  13. 13Once the target temperature is hit, take the lid off of your keg (or fermenter) and pour the solution directly into your beer.
  14. 14Once the target temperature is hit, take the lid off of your keg (or fermenter) and pour the solution directly into your beer.
  15. 15Once the target temperature is hit, take the lid off of your keg (or fermenter) and pour the solution directly into your beer.
  16. 16If adding gelatin into a keg, reconnect your CO2 line and purge the headspace.
  17. 17If adding gelatin into a keg, reconnect your CO2 line and purge the headspace.
  18. 18If adding gelatin into a keg, reconnect your CO2 line and purge the headspace.
  19. 19If adding gelatin into a fermenter, replace the airlock.
  20. 20If adding gelatin into a fermenter, replace the airlock.
  21. 21If adding gelatin into a fermenter, replace the airlock.
  22. 22Wait 24-48 hours while the gelatin works to clarify the beer.
  23. 23Wait 24-48 hours while the gelatin works to clarify the beer.
  24. 24Wait 24-48 hours while the gelatin works to clarify the beer.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Knox Unflavored Gelatin
  • 1 tsp Knox Unflavored Gelatin
  • 1 tsp Knox Unflavored Gelatin
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 5 gallons beer
  • 5 gallons beer
  • 5 gallons beer

Equipment

Pyrex Measuring CupCandy ThermometerMicrowaveKeg (or fermenter)

Tips

  • Ensure your beer is cold, at serving temperature (34-38F), before adding gelatin.
  • If adding to a keg, the first pint or two might be cloudy due to sediment at the bottom where the dip tube draws from.
  • Boiling the water first and then letting it cool to 150-155F before adding gelatin can help with sanitization.
  • Allow the gelatin to 'bloom' in water for about 5 minutes before heating.