[dano14041]

Are Rye Pale Ales supposed to be clear, or cloudy like a Wheat Ale?

I just want to check myself. I am using 40% rye malt (http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=5913.0 recipe) if that makes any difference.

Thanks!
Dano

[bluesman]

They can be cloudy like a wheat beer but will clarify over time. Although I've never used 40% rye before, but my bet is that it will be fairly cloudy.

[Hokerer]

I did one that was almost 50% rye and it definitely had a cloudiness to it.

[dano14041]

Mine is definitely cloudy. My last batch didn't last long enough to see if it would clear, and I have a suspicion that this batch won't last any too long either.

Thanks for the input!
Dano

[gimmeales]

Rye is loaded with protein which will haze a beer - let alone that you're using 40%.  That's awesome.  I've only gone as high as 30% Rye in a beer.

My standard Rye IPA is about 25% and can take 3+ weeks to clear in the keg but that's a long to ask that beer to stay around

[jeffy]

My 20% Rye IPA clears well in the keg, but it also has a lot to do with the yeast.  Thames Valley took forever to clear, but I've got a Belgian version using 1388 that has nice clarity.  If you were making a true Roggenbier, I'd think it would be very hazy.

[beersk]

My 20% Rye IPA clears well in the keg, but it also has a lot to do with the yeast.  Thames Valley took forever to clear, but I've got a Belgian version using 1388 that has nice clarity.  If you were making a true Roggenbier, I'd think it would be very hazy.

Interesting.  I've brewed 20% rye IPAs with Thames Valley before and didn't have an issue with clarity.  Sure, it might not have been crystal clear, but they were clear.  Just takes a couple weeks.  But 40% rye in a beer, I wouldn't expect that to get too clear. 

[rakes]

hmmm - I've a Rye Ale in 2ndary now - only about 10% Rye malt - Its been 2 weeks now (and after two weeks in primary), and no signs of clearing - (I usually get some clearing at this point...).  I did forget the Irish Moss in this batch....

[Hokerer]

hmmm - I've a Rye Ale in 2ndary now - only about 10% Rye malt - Its been 2 weeks now (and after two weeks in primary), and no signs of clearing - (I usually get some clearing at this point...).  I did forget the Irish Moss in this batch....

10% really shouldn't have much effect on clarity.  What else is in your grain bill?

[dannyjed]

I usually use around 20% Rye Malt and have used up to 30% and it has always been clear out of the keg.

[Slowbrew]

I have Denny's Rye IPA on tap right now.  It's not the clearest beer I've ever served but not the cloudiest either.  I don't think I should expect it to clear like my lighter ales.  The rye adds enough protean to cause a little haze.

Paul

[Tristan]

The forecast looks cloudy with a 100% chance of hops.  I've used rye at pretty low percentage and noticed cloudiness.  The beer didn't last long enough to clear.  You can always do a beta-glucan and a higher protein rest if you're aiming for clarity or maybe gelatin.

[denny]

I have Denny's Rye IPA on tap right now.  It's not the clearest beer I've ever served but not the cloudiest either.  I don't think I should expect it to clear like my lighter ales.  The rye adds enough protean to cause a little haze.

Paul

After a month or so at cold temps, mine ends up crystal clear.

[Slowbrew]

I have Denny's Rye IPA on tap right now.  It's not the clearest beer I've ever served but not the cloudiest either.  I don't think I should expect it to clear like my lighter ales.  The rye adds enough protean to cause a little haze.

Paul

After a month or so at cold temps, mine ends up crystal clear.

I'll take your word for it.  It has never lasted that long on tap in my house.   

Paul

[skyler]

Rye malt has proven itself in my brewery to produce as cloudy of wort as unmalted wheat. I just expect every rye ale to be cloudy unless aggressively fined and given some serious cold time.