Beer Won't Clear

Customer_Question

I've left my brew for a couple of weeks like it says in the instructions but its still cloudy. Will it stay like this?

marko

When beer is bottled or barrelled it will always display a degree of cloudiness
caused by the millions of yeast cells in suspension. This is a good thing
because the yeast is required for fermenting the priming sugar. Normally,
the brew will clear once the yeast has performed the secondary
fermentation (adding fizz to the beer) and has been allowed to stand
undisturbed. Clearing usually takes around two weeks, but can vary
significantly – so be patient!

beerstar

A brew that doesn’t clear is still likely to be drinkable in many cases. Taste it
and see.

Some strains of yeast, don’t settle as completely as others. The
‘serious’ brewer might wish to experiment with different strains.

Some types of beer, by their nature aren’t meant to clear or won’t clear
completely. Wheat beers are an example of this.

If the beer contains excessive amounts of complex carbohydrates and
proteins it may not clear completely. This is usually a result of poor quality
ingredients, but may still be perfectly drinkable.

The use of a fining agent (available from home brew suppliers) can be used
to aid clearing in many cases. Follow the instructions supplied.

If the brew is contaminated by wild yeasts or bacteria it is unlikely to clear. It
may also be undrinkable (see section: Spoiled / Infected Beer)