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Head Retention

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/* Methods for Improving Head Retention */
==Methods for Improving Head Retention==
We will explore the following possibilities:
* The use of body and head enhancing [[Malt||malts]] such as crystal, wheat, or carafoam
* The altering of the [[Mashing|mash schedule]] to enhance head retaining proteins
* The use of heading agents - additives that enhance head retention
===Head Enhancing Malts===
The inclusion of proteins and dextrines enhance the [[body ]] and head retention of finished beer. Unfortunately when used to excess, proteins and dextrines can interact with tannins and reduce clarity and promote cloudiness, so a proper balance must be struck. Crystal malts to include the light Carapils and Carafoam, and caramel malts. These are the most common body and foam enhancing additives that enhance head retention primarily by adding dextrines and other complex proteins. The overuse of such malts can result in proteins reacting with tannins to create a chill haze. Similarly, other grains high in protein such as flaked barley and wheat can be used to enhance head retention, though again at the cost of clarity.
===Mashing Schedule===