Do I need to cold crash a stout?

[Brewista]

Hi,

Got a stout in the FV which has been there 2 weeks and I'm not sure if I should cold crash it or not. Obviously I'm not worried about clearing it but I wasn't sure if there were any other benefits. I'm guessing not but thought I'd ask before I keg it.

Cheers,

Brewista.

 

[terrym]

My view, its up to you. I never bothered, but I'm sure the more fastidious on here will advise you should.

 

[BeerCat]

I don't bother. Saves a lot of hassle and i don't notice any difference. My favourite stout yeast is 1084 and after 10 days all the yeast has dropped. What yeast are you using?

 

[Brewista]

Hi Beercat,

It's a Malt Miller kit (Rob's Twisted Stout) and it came with NBS Ale Yeast.
Didn't crash it it the end and am bottling it later today.

 

[The Baron]

Not really essential with it being in the Fv for 14 days plus also the darkness will hide any haze unless you shine a light through it and it will not affect the taste so upto you