During the last brew order with William's Brewing, I picked up some AntiFoam to give it a try.
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They suggest 2-4 drops so I applied 4 prior to boil. The foam that was present immediately subsided. I was then able to vigorously boil for the entire 20 minutes. Previously, I have always needed to be careful not to have the burner on too high for risk of boil overs. Before our microwave routine, I even went as far as turning the heat on and off - basically baby sitting the flask for 30 minutes. Very unchillindamos!
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For $3.90, the 1/2oz. bottle of AntiFoam should last for quite some time and prevent a number of inevitable clean-ups. Well worth it, if you ask me!
Glad it has enabled you to chill more! I'm even lazier: I use it in the ferment too so I don't have to worry about a blowoff tube!
ReplyDeleteBlow-off tubes are such a pain to use and clean. I'll try that next time I make a wheat beer. What is this stuff anyway? Does it also have an effect on head retention? Does it eventually settle out?
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