JackO Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 At the bottom of the brew kit there is always sediment and yeast is also deposited around the krausen collar. What would be the effect off stirring it up on day 2 (for example) or scraping the yeast back in at a similar time?
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 [sick] [sick] [sick] [sick] You don't want to scrape that sludge of the side back into it. It's not just yeast, it's also hop resins/matter, proteins etc and from what I understand is extremely bitter and harsh tasting. Also, why would you want to stir up the trub on the bottom? It doesn't do anything except stir it up and make it cloudy again. Again, it's mostly waste material and not wanted in the final beer. Although, it's not all waste, there are live yeast in it and it can be rinsed AFTER bottling to re-use the yeast in another brew. There is a thread on that somewhere on here.
Wal Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 G'day JackO, The best thing you could do would be to leave it be and let it do it's thing. It is quite normal to have sediment build up in the bottom of the FV. Wal
JackO Posted November 30, 2012 Author Posted November 30, 2012 Thanks Everyone, I figured a certain amount was supposed to be there. If I where to do it at an earlier date (eg. day 2) it would settle out again within a few days. Would it be likely to enhance the flavour at all?
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 If you're talking about stirring up the trub, it's not likely to enhance the flavour because it will all just settle out again anyway. If you're talking about scraping the sludge off the sides then definitely not. As Wal says, just leave it be and let it do its thing.
GrahamB8 Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 I heard on a brewery tour that those filthy Ozzies refine and then spread that *&^* on there toast [sick] Maybe you could do that with it if you dont want it to goto waste?
JackO Posted November 30, 2012 Author Posted November 30, 2012 ....Why didn't i think of that earlier? haha [lol]
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 [lol] Maybe that's why I don't like the stuff...
Damien E1 Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 Thanks Everyone' date=' I figured a certain amount was supposed to be there. If I where to do it at an earlier date (eg. day 2) it would settle out again within a few days. Would it be likely to enhance the flavour at all?[/quote'] No. In addition, there's a risk of infection when opening and fiddling with a fermenting beer. Just don't do it.
Muddy Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 I agree. Why risk infection when you there is no need to open the fermenter other than to remove the collar..
Guest Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 I heard on a brewery tour that those filthy Ozzies refine and then spread that *&^* on there toast [sick] Maybe you could do that with it if you dont want it to goto waste? But Vegemite puts a rose in every cheek? [crying] Anthony. [biggrin]
Nick Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 Billy Connolly once said eating vegemite is like licking an armpit[sick]
Guest Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 Billy Connolly once said eating vegemite is like licking an armpit[sick] Hahaha! [lol] Billy Connolly is GREAT! BIG FAN! That said, I'd probably still lick HER armpit if she asked me to! [lol] Anthony.
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 I don't think it'd be her armpit she'd be asking you to lick somehow... [wink] [lol]
Guest Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 I don't think it'd be her armpit she'd be asking you to lick somehow... [wink] [lol] I have to agree with you Otto man. Belly-button, vegemite,... mighty tempting! [lol] Anthony. [biggrin]
LordEoin Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 If I where to do it at an earlier date (eg. day 2) it would settle out again within a few days. Would it be likely to enhance the flavour at all? Taste it and see if it is a flavor you want in your beer. You'll be surprised at the flavor. guaranteed. And yeah, vegemite is nasty. Marmite is fantastic though [biggrin]
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