Brewing Clarifiers

A blend of Irish Moss and purified Kappa carrageenan that encourages the precipitation of haze causing materials such as proteins and Beta glucans. Prepared in a quick dissolving, highly soluble tablet form. Almost everyone who tries Whirlfloc tablets prefer them to regular Irish Moss. Add for the final 5 minutes of the boil. Note: One Whirlfloc tablet is good for 10-15 gallons of wort. We suggest using half a tablet for 5 gallon batches for most beers.

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A clarifier that has received attention on The Brewing Network and is used by several of our commercial brewer friends. While beers cloud for different reasons and there is not one silver bullet to clear all beers, Biofine has proven effective in most situations. It is an easy way to help ensure clarity without having to filter. Biofine strips out all remaining yeast in 24-48 hours! Speeds up the aging and clarify process by 2-3 weeks! You'll find a layer of darker yeast that settles on top of your yeast bed in your fermenter. This layer is thicker than normal and acts as a blanket. This settling process avoids your yeast from being disturbed as you move your carboy. Biofine brings out maltiness and accentuates esters produced by yeast. Biofine Clear is a purified colloidal solution of silicic acid (SiO2) in water that has been specially formulated for the rapid sedimentation of yeast and other haze forming particles in beer. (Vegan friendly - no animal products) Shelf life is 24 months from date of manufacture, unopened. Dosage Rates: 1/4 Tbsp (3.6 ml or 1/10oz) to as much as 2 Tbsp (29.5 ml or 1 fluid oz.) per 5 gallon batch of beer. Store in cool, dry conditions above 41 degrees F and do not allow the product to freeze. Some beer styles don't react with certain dose rates. You may have to add more to have an effect. We recommend starting small and increasing your dosage rates once per day until clarification takes place. Like Biofine Clear Clarifier? Then you will love CellarScience® SilaFine!   

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An easy way to eliminate chill haze in your finished beer is to add one vial of Clarity Ferm to your fermenter prior to the onset of fermentation. Use 1 vial per 5 -7 gallon batch.   For the beer geek (but still simplified!): Chill haze is caused in your fermenter during aging when polyphenols and polypetides bond together. Clarity ferm cleaves polypetides (a protein fraction) so they cannot bond with polyphenols (tannin). This product is also known as Brewer's Clarex.   There are also discussions and testing being done with this product, finding that it reduces gluten levels in beer. Gluten is the protein that Gluten-Intolerant (Coeliac) folks need to avoid or greatly reduce consumption of. Always consult a Doctor first before use in this application.   Features:   An enzyme that is effective at preventing chill haze Increases shelf-life and product consistency Does not alter beer flavor or aroma Has no effect on head retention Can produce gluten-reduced* beers made with barley (*The majority of beers test below 10ppm gluten when used in the correct dosage)   Shelf life is 6 months.   Like White Labs Clarity Ferm? Then you will love CellarScience® Clearzyme - Bear Clarifier!  

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Irish moss is a specific type of algae that is used as a thickener in a variety of products. In beer making, Irish moss is added during the last 15 minutes of the boil, to help coagulate and settle out proteins. It improves formation and compaction of the hot-break, the gelatinous mass that forms after boiling and during cooling. Some users recommend prior rehydration in water, or a full hour boil with Irish moss, but common usage is 15 minutes in the boil. Usage: 1 tsp. per 5 gallons Chemical name: Chondrus crispus

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Fast-Acting Clarifier: SilaFine quickly creates crystal-clear beer by removing yeast and haze-forming particles, delivering high-quality results in as little as 24 hours. Preserves Beer Foam: Unlike other fining agents, SilaFine targets only haze-forming particles and yeast, leaving foam-active proteins intact, ensuring a great beer head in every pour. Versatile Application: Effective both in finished beer and during the whirlpool stage, SilaFine offers flexibility for brewers, with different dosing options for quicker, compact sedimentation. Vegan-Friendly & Purity Compliant: Made from pure, natural silica sol, SilaFine is vegan-friendly and complies with the Reinheitsgebot German beer purity law. SilaFine is an easy-to-use, vegan friendly fining agent that quickly creates crystal clear beer by removing yeast and haze-forming particles. This highly effective clarifier will eliminate or greatly reduce the need for filtration without affecting flavor. SilaFine is a unique, negatively charged silica sol fining agent that binds with positively charged haze active proteins and polyphenols to create an electrostatic net that also drags down yeast cells. SilaFine does not target foam active head forming proteins, so the beer foam in glass is unaffected. Use: Add 10ml or 1 tbsp per 5 gallons of finished beer. Gently rouse the beer to fully disperse the clarifier. SilaFine will work to drop out yeast at fermentation temperatures, but for full effectiveness on haze-inducing particles, we recommend adding it to beer that has been chilled below 39°F. If the beer has not cleared after 24 hours, a second dose can be added. SilaFine should be stored cool, but do not freeze. Unitanks & Brites: If you are using a brite tank, SilaFine is best added to the beer stream inline when pumping from fermenter to brite. If you are using a Unitank and no brite tank, add to the top of the Unitank while rousing with CO2 for 5-10 minutes from the bottom. Or you can use a pump loop to recirculate the beer in a Unitank, instead of rousing with CO2. If added at ideal temperatures below 39°F, and well dispersed into the tank, clarification can take as little 8-12 hours. Otherwise clarification may take up to 48 hours. We advise against using more than the recommended amount, as overdosing can actually increase haze temporarily and cause a longer settling period.  Dosage Rate in Whirlpool: SilaFine can also be used in the whirlpool at a rate of 0.5-1ml per gallon to achieve a quicker and more compact sedimentation in the kettle.   Additional Notes: SilaFine is based on a special selection of commercial grade amorphous silicon dioxide, also known as silica sol, at a concentration of 30%. Silica sol is known by a few names in brewing including colloidal silica, acidified silicates, silicon dioxide, and silicic acid. Unlike some other silica sols, SilaFine is not treated with aluminum oxide. SilaFine is a pure mineral and complies with Reinheitsgebot German beer purity law. Do not freeze. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.   The recommended shelf life is 12 months from the date the package is opened.   Allergen Free GMO Free    

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When you make a specialty beer with fruit, you want it to look brilliant as well as taste amazing. This Pectic Enzyme will take the haze out of your brew and keep it looking clear.   Pectic Enzymes are used to reduce the hazing effect of pectins when using real fruit in your beer, wines, or meads by breaking down the pectin in the fruit so it doesn’t show up as a haze in your finished product.    To use, mix 2 tsp of pectic enzyme with cold water and add to 5 - 6 gallon of wort before the start of fermentation. Enzymes denature above 150° Fahrenheit (approximately) so only add them to your product after it has cooled.  

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A heat soluble, commercial quallity extra no. 1 grade, powered Gelaitin.  This is much higher quality Gelatin than you will find in most beer/winemaking shops. It is composed of high molecular weight mass proteins that carry a big positive charge. Prepare by mixing in warm water and then adding during a transfer or pump-over. The solution must be maintained at 95-104F (35-40C) when used. See below for different dosage rates for beer and wine. For Beer  Use 1/2 tsp for five gallons of beer. Dissolve gelatin into 1/4-1/2 cup of hot water to dissolve and add to beer. Wait a few days and rack off. A rough approximate of weight is 1 tsp = 1.2 grams. We highly recommend using a scale to weigh the product for an accurate dose. We do not recommend relying on these rough conversions for accurate dosage rates.

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Efficient Haze Reduction: Clearzyme targets haze-causing proteins in beer, ensuring a clear brew without affecting flavor, aroma, or head retention. Simplifies Brewing Process: Eliminates the need for cold crashing, saving time and energy by breaking down proteins at fermentation temperatures between 50-68°F. Gluten Reduction: Reduces gluten levels in beers made with barley and wheat to below 20ppm, making it suitable for gluten-sensitive consumers. Easy to Use: Just 1/4 tsp per 5 gallons added at the start of fermentation is all that's needed to achieve optimal results. Easily make clear beer by adding Clearzyme to your fermenter at the same time you pitch your yeast. This enzymatic solution targets and breaks down haze-inducing proteins so they cannot later bind with tannins to create beer haze. Clearzyme by CellarScience specifically targets haze-active proteins, so it has no negative effect on flavor, aroma, or head retention. One of the huge benefits of Clearzyme is that it removes the need to cold crash, saving time and energy. Use: Add 1/4 tsp per 5 gallons at the start of fermentation. Works best at a temperature range between 50-68°F and pH of 4-6. Additional Notes: Clearzyme is a protease, or proteolytic, enzyme that partially or totally hydrolyzes peptide bonds in protein. The resulting protein fractions are then too small to bond with the polyphenols in hops. It also breaks down the gluten protein that causes allergic reactions. Beers made with barley and wheat that have had Clearzyme added typically show gluten levels below 20ppm. Store at temperatures under 70°F. Immediately recap bottle after each use. The recommended shelf life is 12 months from the date the package is opened.        

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Super-Kleer K.C. is a  two stage wine and beer clarifying kit. Contains two pre-mixed pouches of kieselsol and chitosan. The fining porocess works by creating both strong negative and strong positive charges in the wine, which allow for larger yeast clumping and faster clearing. Works great in wine kits, grape and fruit wines, and alcohol mashes. 65 mL (2.2 fl oz) packet. Directions: Add kieselsol (packet D1) to carboy (5-6G/19-23L) of wine, etc. Gently stir. Dissolve chitosan (packet D2) in 1 fluid oz./30mL of warm water. Add and stir gently.  Clears wine  in 12-48 hours. May not clear pectin haze or products made with hard water. Storage: This product is not freeze/thaw tolerant. Frozen products will crystallize if stored at temperatures below 0°C/32°F for any length of time. Products damaged in this way are no longer effective, and the damage is not reversable. Contains: Sterile Water, Kieselsol, Chitosan (Shellfish Derivative)

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A non-soluble clarifier that removes both haze causing polyphenols as well as yeast cells. Mix 2 Tbls (or 5 g) with one cup of sanitized warm water and gently stir into five gallons beer. Let stand for a few days and rack off. Polyclar VT is a coarser grade of PVPP (140 micron particle size), optimized for addition to vessels, where faster settling is required. The larger particle size also facilitates settling of the stabilizer, allowing the majority of the product to be left behind with the lees at racking. A typical contact time of between 3 to 10 days is required, although there are no adverse effects from leaving Polyclar in contact with the wine for longer periods. For wine use .5 to 2.5 grams per gallon depending upon severity of problem and desired affect. A rough approximate of weight is 1 tsp = 1.1 grams. We highly recommend using a scale to weigh the product for an accurate dose. We do not recommend relying on these rough conversions for accurate dosage rates.

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Chitosan efficiently removes tannins, phenols, and yeast cells from wine and cider. Perfect for clarifying degassed wine or uncarbonated cider, ensuring crystal-clear results. Achieve optimal clarity by pairing Chitosan with Kieselsol for a complete fining process. Chitosan is a positively charged fining agent and useful in removing tannin, phenols, anthocyanins, yeast cells, and bacteria. Add Chitosan to degassed wine or uncarbonated cider to clarify. For best results, always use Chitosan in conjunction with Kieselsol. Directions: Gently stir Chitosan into fully degassed wine or alco-base at the rate of 1 oz per 5-6 gallons Make sure that it is fully degassed. If not, Chitosan may not be effective. Stir for 20 - 30 seconds to make sure Chitosan is fully desolved and leave liquid to fully clear Clearing can take 1 - 2 days so please allow 12-48 hours to clear fully For best results use in conjunction with Kieselsol or liquid gelatine. Bench trials are recommended. Chitosan (1%) Contains: Water, chitosan (Shellfish derivative), acetic acid Note: Chitosan is not ttb approved  

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Kieselsol removes proteins and metallic compounds for clear, polished wine and cider. Achieve superior clarity by using Kieselsol alongside Chitosan for optimal results. Simply add to degassed wine or uncarbonated cider for a crystal-clear finish. Kieselsol is a negatively charged fining agent useful in removing proteins and some metallic compounds. Add Kieselsol to degassed wine or uncarbonated cider to clarify. For best results, always use Kieselsol in conjunction with Chitosan. Directions: Gently stir Kieselsol into fully degassed wine or alco-base at the rate of 1/4 oz per 5-6 gallons Make sure that it is fully degassed. If not, Kieselsol may not clear the wine. Stir for 20 - 30 seconds to make sure Kieselsol is fully dissolved and leave liquid to fully clear Clearing can take 1 - 2 days, so please allow 12-48 hours to clear fully For best results, use in conjunction with Chitosan or liquid gelatin. Bench trials are recommended. Kieselsol (30%) Storage: Refrigeration is not required. Do not freeze. Contains: Water, 30% Silica solution

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KICK Carrageenan™ T is a recently developed fining tablet designed to improve flocculation and clarity in the boil kettle. KICK is more powerful than generic Irish Moss and correctly calibrated so that each tablet treats 5 barrels of wort. Developed by Gusmer Enterprises, multiple sources of highly purified Kappa Carrageenan were tested over a period of two years to ultimately find the souce and quality grade that was the most effective at binding haze-forming proteins and other small particles in beer wort.  One tablet treats 5 bbls. For best results, add 5 minutes prior to the end of the boil. Quickly dissolves. The active ingreident, Kappa Carrageenan, is a high molecular weight polysaccharide derived from red seaweed. 

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Non-silicone, antifoam agent best used in blow-off buckets. Use as a rate of 1 oz per BBL. This will provide foam surpression for up to 14 days Use at a rate no greater than 1 oz per 5 BBL With blow-off buckets, add as needed. Generally 1 oz. per 30 gallons of foam    

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Simplify your brewing process and reduce costs with Clarizyme™, the innovative solution that shortens maturation and prevents chill haze without compromising beer quality Brew for a wider market by effortlessly producing gluten-reduced or gluten-free beer while maintaining the desired taste, aroma, and mouthfeel, all with minimal investment Clarizyme™'s targeted enzyme action ensures haze stability and gluten reduction, offering a versatile and efficient solution compatible with various malts and adjuncts Introducing Clarizyme™, an innovative beer stabilization technology that offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for breweries all over the world. Clarizyme™ will simplify and shorten your maturation process, reducing your energy costs and shrinking your carbon footprint. Clarizyme™ is a highly specific self-cloned enzyme, that targets haze-sensitive polypeptides at the carboxyl end of the amino acid proline, preventing chill haze in beer without affecting other beer quality aspects, specifically foam. It contains a specific fungal endopeptidase enzyme that breaks down haze-sensitive polypeptides, inhibiting precipitation with polyphenols. This same process also degrades gluten into peptides reducing gluten into undetectable amounts. With Clarizyme™, you can both reduce gluten and stabilize haze without affecting the taste, flavor, body, or mouthfeel of your beer. Benefits: Little-to-no investment or equipment needed Increases maturation production capacity Shortens processing time Prevents chill haze in beer keeping and ensuring quality Can be used with all kinds of malts and other raw materials, making it a versatile brewing enzyme Enables the production of gluten-free/gluten-reduced beer from barley malt depending on the legislation of each country Is Clarizyme™ a genetically modified organism? Clarizyme™ does not contain any genetically modified material. The host organism is self-cloned which may or may not be considered a GMO depending on the legislation of each country. How is Clarizyme™ used in the brewing process? Clarizyme™ can be used with all kinds of malts and other raw materials. Simply add to the cooled wort at the beginning of fermentation. Please check our TDS / best practice for dosage guidelines when using alternative adjuncts to barley. Can Clarizyme™ be used to make gluten-free beer? Yes, Clarizyme™ can be used to make gluten-reduced/gluten-free beer from barley malt, so no need to use expensive gluten-free adjuncts. Our product degrades gluten into peptides. Please note, gluten-free declarations are dependent on local regulations. Can Clarizyme™ negatively affect beer flavor or quality? No, Clarizyme™ specifically targets the carboxyl end of the amino acid proline, which is omnipresent in haze-sensitive proteins and gluten. Our product does not impact foam, taste, flavor, body, or mouthfeel.  

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Extend your beer's shelf life by effectively preventing the formation of unsightly colloidal haze Specifically targets and removes haze-active polyphenols, ensuring only the necessary components are filtered out As an insoluble processing aid, Alphaclar S is easily removed through filtration and doesn't require labeling on your final product Alphaclar S is a single-use cross linked polyvinylpyrroidone (PVPP). It is a colloidal haze stabilizer which can increase the shelf life of beer. Alphaclar S absorbs the haze-active polyphenols which would otherwise react with haze-active proteins in filtered beer to form colloidal haze during storage. Principle: Beer contains polyphenols which are derived from hops and malt. The smallest (haze active) polyphenol molecules and the smallest (haze-active) protein molecules will pass through the filter. At first the beer may be bright but gradually the polyphenols with polymerize due to oxidation. Once they reach a certain size they can react with the haze-active proteins to form colloidal haze which is measurable and visible. Eventually the colloids can become large enough for them to sediment. Alphaclar S absorbs the polyphenols via hydrogen bonding. As PVPP is insoluble, beer filtration will remove the haze-active polyphenols which have been absorbed onto the PVPP. This takes away one side of the equation in colloidal haze formation, thereby improving the stability of beer. Benefits: Increases beer shelf-life due to preventing colloidal haze formation Only the specific haze-active polyphenols are removed PVPP is insoluble so it’s removed by filtration and therefore is a processing aid, which is no required to be listed on labels  

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Achieve crystal-clear beer faster with Protofine™, a natural, plant-based solution that effectively precipitates yeast and protein during cold storage This vegan-friendly fining agent rivals traditional methods like isinglass while enhancing filtration and beer stability Reduce cold storage time and improve beer haze. Protofine™ is a natural and widely trusted food-grade formulation designed for optimal flocculation Protofine™ is a food grade product designed to promote the flocculation and precipitation of yeast and protein complexes during cold storage of beer. Principle: Protofine is a natural, plant-derived formulation with application potential in a wide range of alcoholic beverage applications. The active components of Protofine have been widely used throughout the food industry for many decades. Protofine is comparable to traditional fining products (isinglass) in performance. Benefits: Vegan friendly Natural, plant-derived product Improved filtration performance Reduced cold storage time Improves beer haze and stability

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Compac CG, derived from the Eucheuma cottonii seaweed, harnesses the power of semi-refined kappa carrageenan to enhance your brewing process By effectively binding with haze-forming proteins during the boil, Compac CG contributes to clearer wort and ultimately, a more stable beer Experience benefits with Compac CG, from improved hot break to enhanced yeast vitality and filtration efficiency Compac CG contains semi refined kappa carrageenan from the seaweed species Eucheuma cottonii. Principle: The species Eucheuma cottonii is rich in the kappa isomer of carrageenan. When added to boiling wort, kappa carrageenan reacts strongly with soluble proteins, notably the proline-rich haze precursor fraction. When the wort is cooled the carrageenan-protein complex becomes unstable and precipitates out of solution. The clear wort that results produces a beer with enhanced processing characteristics. Benefits: Improved hot break compaction in the whirlpool Improved yeast vitality during fermentation Improved filtration – longer filter runs Improved beer haze and colloidal stability    

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Achieve noticeably clearer wort and enhanced beer stability by effectively removing haze-forming proteins during the brewing process Experience improved whirlpool efficiency with Compac CG™, leading to better hot break compaction and increased wort extraction Compac CG™'s concentrated granular form ensures optimal performance and potentially longer filter runs, saving you time and resources Do you need an easy solution for improving filtration and haze stability? Is your whirlpool trub not compact and contributing to haze in your beer?  See what Compac CG™ can do for you. Compac CG™ is a semi-refined, granulated form of the seaweed species Eucheuma cottonii. The species Eucheuma cottonii is rich in the kappa isomer of carrageenan. Added 5 minutes before the end of kettle boil or upon whirlpool transfer. When added to boiling wort kappa carrageenan reacts with soluble proteins, notably the proline-rich fraction which can cause haze. Once the wort is cooled, the carrageenan-protein complex becomes unstable and precipitates out of solution. The resulting clear wort produces a beer with enhanced processing characteristics. Benefits: Improved hot break compaction in the whirlpool leading to higher wort extraction High cold break precipitation resulting in a clearer wort Reduced final haze with enhanced colloidal stability Why use Compac CG™? Compac CG™ gives brewers better hot break compaction meaning more extraction of wort (less waste) Improves cold break compaction leading to clearer wort which gives longer filter runs improving your usage of your filter materials Improves turnaround time so beer is processed faster Improves final haze and colloidal stability as the problematic sensitive proteins which can bind to polyphenols from hop products are reduced How do I use Compac CG™? By weighing the optimal amount then adding into the wort kettle 5-10 mins before the end of wort boil. Alternatively, into the whirlpool as it is being filled. If using a dosing system, program to dose into the wort during the final stage of the boil. How do I know I am using the right amount? Copper finings are an easy way to make a big improvement in your beer clarity and filterability. To check you are using the right amount you can do two things: Carry out an optimization check (see the optimization video below) this ensures correct additions even if there are raw materials or process changes.   Take a cold wort sample at cast, post heat exchanger and allow it to settle overnight. Cloudy wort indicates you are not adding enough. Bright wort with high sediment levels (over 5%) means you are adding too much – optimize. Why is Compac available in granules, tablets and powder, and which one is right for me? Compac CG™ is a Pure Granular form which means the active ingredients are at the highest concentration and lower dose rates are required to achieve the best results. Compac CG™ Tablets are useful for smaller breweries to allow easy consistent addition without having to measure each time. The tablets are mixed with a dispersant to allow for better mixing. Powder, is for automatic dosing systems. How do I store Compac CG™? Store Compac CG™ in a dry location at room temperature.  What other process aids can I use to complement my brewing process with Compac CG™? With regards to Finings, it is common to combine copper fining use with cellar finings, such as silica sol or isinglass, which are added post fermentation and reduce haze contributed by yeast during fermentation.  What is the difference between kettle finings, copper finings and Irish moss? Kettle and copper finings are the same thing and refer to the addition point which is in the brewhouse on the hot side. Irish moss is another type of kettle fining from the Chrondrus Chrispus species of seaweed. It has a lower concentration of the active ingredient kappa carrageenan than in Euchema cottonii which is used for Compac CG™ . It is therefore less effective at removing the haze forming proteins.    

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