Questions tagged [head-retention]

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How do I improve head retention?

I have noticed that many of my beers have terrible head retention. How can I improve this? I usually brew lighter hoppier ales.
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What causes head retention?

Which ingredients used in the making of beer lead to a head that is retained, as compared to other carbonated alcoholic drinks (cider, champagne) which generally have zero head? I'm interesting in adding a nice head to some non-beer drinks and am…
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Use of maltodextrin to increase head retention & body, how much & when added for 5 gallon batch?

My HBS recommends maltodextrin to increase body & head retention, when and how much should be added to 5 gallon batch?
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