Froth on top waiting on the boil

[Empty bottle]

I was just wondering with the froth that builds up on top of the wort when waiting on it boiling ,should you scoop it away or just leave it be? cheers

 

[obscure]

Personally I scoop it off but this is more something to do while keeping an eye on the wort as it comes to boil.

 

[Brewnaldo]

I was just wondering with the froth that builds up on top of the wort when waiting on it boiling ,should you scoop it away or just leave it be? cheers

I scoop all of that off and since I began doing so, am fairly sure I get clearer beer.

 

[The Baron]

I skim it off too but some stir it in saying it puts proteins in the wort?

 

[Rwilts]

A vote for stirring in .

 

[buddsy]

I do as this stir in and allow to drop.



buddsy

 

[Agentgonzo]

It's proteins that will clump together to form the hot break in about the first 5 minutes after you get to a rolling boil. It naturally falls back into the beer for me - I stir it a bit to prevent boilover (and also get clear wort).

 

[hoppyscotty]

I stir in. still get clear beer - its not a contribution to clarity.

 

[Jim Brewster]

Another for stir in. Didn't think it would go away but it does eventually.

Breweries don't skim off, nor do they stir in, but it does end up in the finished beer so I don't see the use in skimming it off.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Stir in never had a boil over.

 

[Brewnaldo]

I might stir it in next lager I make just to see. My lagers are always pretty clear these days so I guess it would be a fair point of experimentation to see if lends or takes anything away

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I might stir it in next lager I make just to see. My lagers are always pretty clear these days so I guess it would be a fair point of experimentation to see if lends or takes anything away

I never stirred or removed before I watched DH’s blogs and to be honest I don’t think either is necessary.

 

[The Baron]

I don't think it makes any difference I just think it helps with boil overs. If you stir it in it will drop out when you protofloc etc anyway so personal choice me thinks

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I don't think it makes any difference I just think it helps with boil overs. If you stir it in it will drop out when you protofloc etc anyway so personal choice me thinks

This thread seems too reasonable just wait until Gonzo and Foxy join.

 

[Agentgonzo]

This thread seems too reasonable just wait until Gonzo and Foxy join.

I'm already here (post 7)!

Someone mentioned David Heath... I'm sure Foxy will be appearing soon!

 

[Obadiah Boondoggle]

My view would be - just relax and enjoy some beer

 

[Cwrw666]

If I have a brew with low levels of leaf hops I skim it off as otherwise the hot break gunge blocks up the filter.
On the other hand if the brew has plenty of hops I leave it alone as the hops stop the gunk from blocking the filter.
I have a suspicion that skimming results in poorer head retention, though I wouldn't swear to it.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

You have to say David Heath three times before Foxy appears.

 

[Agentgonzo]

You have to say David Heath three times before Foxy appears.

As long as no-one mentions the B word, we should be ok.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

But surely the froth on the top is linked to B time. Only kidding.