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Hello all,

I'm interested in trying some Acacia extract in a batch. I've read it's used by megabreweries for increased foam and head retention, but how and when exactly? Is it added to whirlpool? Directly to the fermenter? If so, during active fermentation, or after completion?

Thanks,
David Seymour
head brewer
Bathtub Row Brewing
Los Alamos, New Mexico

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David Seymour
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op
Los Alamos NM
(505) 500-8381
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Alginates.  Or Try Kelcoloid type additives.

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James Holden
Brewing Consultant
Retired but Busy
jholden007@hotmail.com
Canada/US/Mexico
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-15-2022 18:24
From: David Seymour
Subject: Acacia extract?

Hello all,

I'm interested in trying some Acacia extract in a batch. I've read it's used by megabreweries for increased foam and head retention, but how and when exactly? Is it added to whirlpool? Directly to the fermenter? If so, during active fermentation, or after completion?

Thanks,
David Seymour
head brewer
Bathtub Row Brewing
Los Alamos, New Mexico

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David Seymour
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op
Los Alamos NM
(505) 500-8381
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BSG has Kerry Biofoam K. They recommend adding post filter at 1-2%.

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Chris Bogdanoff
Head Brewer
Heroes Restaurant and Brewery
Rancho Cucamonga CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-15-2022 18:24
From: David Seymour
Subject: Acacia extract?

Hello all,

I'm interested in trying some Acacia extract in a batch. I've read it's used by megabreweries for increased foam and head retention, but how and when exactly? Is it added to whirlpool? Directly to the fermenter? If so, during active fermentation, or after completion?

Thanks,
David Seymour
head brewer
Bathtub Row Brewing
Los Alamos, New Mexico

------------------------------
David Seymour
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op
Los Alamos NM
(505) 500-8381
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Sorry, I wasn't clear. I have Acacia extract. I want to use Acacia extract in a brew. How/when is Acacia extract used in a brew?

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David Seymour
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op
Los Alamos NM
(505) 500-8381
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-15-2022 18:24
From: David Seymour
Subject: Acacia extract?

Hello all,

I'm interested in trying some Acacia extract in a batch. I've read it's used by megabreweries for increased foam and head retention, but how and when exactly? Is it added to whirlpool? Directly to the fermenter? If so, during active fermentation, or after completion?

Thanks,
David Seymour
head brewer
Bathtub Row Brewing
Los Alamos, New Mexico

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David Seymour
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op
Los Alamos NM
(505) 500-8381
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