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[Jdtirado]

So one of the cool things about brewing is seeing the fermentation process. I loved seeing vigorous krausen threatening a blowout.Now that I used Fermcap on this last batch, the krausen is underwhelming. Is this just me?

[BlKtRe]

Your kidneys are going to shut down with all that silicone in your beer......

[Jdtirado]

Crap, I better get on a dialysis plan then! You don't use it?Andy

Your kidneys are going to shut down with all that silicone in your beer......

[BlKtRe]

Yes, I use it. But only with large batches in the kettle and fermenter with little head space.

[JMcG]

Lots of discussion of this, but if "used as directed" is well below recommended thresholds. I think no need to worry. Same ingredient in Mylicon drops for gassy babies and many anti-gas OTC meds. I think the original recommendation for filtering related to Silicon Dioxide in Biofine.

[denny]

I avoid using it if possible due to the possible health implications. i don't think it's a major issue, but I have enough medical problems already that I don't need to chance adding any more.

[Jdtirado]

I love how threads have a life of their own. I just miss seeing the huge krausen that I saw in my previous batches without Fermcap. I also kinda like gambling on blow off tube versus none