Doug
Active Member
These are probably topics that are mentioned elsewhere, but my search on the forum didn't bring anything up.
I'm starting up my 4th batch this weekend (Midwest Supplies Honey Porter I'm thinking), and that means it's time to answer a few unanswered questions.
My first question is on head. I've cracked open two batches now, and both have been VERY sensitive to the pour. If I did it too fast at all, and even sometimes when I was very patient, the head would end up being way too much. I think this took away from the carbonation too, so it's probably something I want to address. I've read that glasses with a soap residue can produce this, but I can't believe that is my only problem. What causes excess head, and how is it prevented?
Question two: I've read here and elsewhere online that aerating the beer when racking or bottling is a very bad thing. I've also not done a good job of avoiding it. What does the introduction of oxygen actually do? Also, I'm wondering if I shouldn't be bottling straight from the spicket of my bottling bucket?
That's all for now. Thanks again in advance.
- doug
I'm starting up my 4th batch this weekend (Midwest Supplies Honey Porter I'm thinking), and that means it's time to answer a few unanswered questions.
My first question is on head. I've cracked open two batches now, and both have been VERY sensitive to the pour. If I did it too fast at all, and even sometimes when I was very patient, the head would end up being way too much. I think this took away from the carbonation too, so it's probably something I want to address. I've read that glasses with a soap residue can produce this, but I can't believe that is my only problem. What causes excess head, and how is it prevented?
Question two: I've read here and elsewhere online that aerating the beer when racking or bottling is a very bad thing. I've also not done a good job of avoiding it. What does the introduction of oxygen actually do? Also, I'm wondering if I shouldn't be bottling straight from the spicket of my bottling bucket?
That's all for now. Thanks again in advance.
- doug