DylanC5 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Hey all, I was wondering if anyone mixes the settlement in before bottling? When I did my Pale Ale the last couple tasted much better than the others because there was a bit in the bottles. So I was thinking I might be better off to mix it up so I can get it in every bottle giving it a more yeasty taste like the store brought Pale Ale. Also my first brew was a complete success, a few friends didn't even notice they were drinking home brew not Coopers. [ninja] Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossm Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Dylan, There should be enough sediment carry over simply by bottling in the normal way, I for one would not recomend stirring the trub into the brew before bottling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyBycrikey Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 In one word, No! Oooh but sneaky edit after thinking about it. Did you drink the last few at a later date than the first cleaner bottles? I find the last beers always taste better because they're slightly older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Nope. Like Ross said you'll have plenty of sediment already. The biggest step you can on the road to Coopers Pale Ale territory is to reactivate some of the commercial yeast to use instead of the kit yeast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DylanC5 Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Did you drink the last few at a later date than the first cleaner bottles? I find the last beers always taste better because they're slightly older. Nope, it was at week 3 like most of the others I drank. I think my next Coopers Pale Ale will be done with some reactivated yeast. Also why is it a bad idea? I thought it was be easier than reactivating yeast but giving it the same type of flavour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Everyone's taste is different. If that is what you like then there is no reason why you can't do it. It is your brew and you can drink it however way you want. Personally I wouldn't and I honestly do not know anyone who would. As previously mentioned, there is enough in the bottles anyway. If this is what you like then I'd suggest bottling as one would usually then when you want a drink just invert the bottles a few times about half hour or so before you drink them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEoin Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I wouldn't stir in the trub but sometimes I want sediment in the bottle (eg for wheetbeer) and I bottle my beer as soon as FG is reached and stable for 3 days. It just gives it no time to settle and clear in the FV, leaving it for the bottle. Pros: - you'll have your beer brewed and bottled within a few days - you'll keep the sediment you want while leaving the mess behind Cons: - it takes a bit more attention and messing with the hydrometer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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