Sean

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When does one add it? what does it do?

I know it clarifies, but how? and when to add it?
thanks

homebrewer_99

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15 minutes before the end of the boil.

I'm not certain how it works, but it does.

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mrkrispy

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it is just seaweed extract, kind of acts like a protein magnet. Cheap and works great for homebrewers.

Beer Snob

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It's heavier then the smaller particles in the brew. These smaller particles attract to the Irish Moss and then sink down the bottom right along with them.

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1984CJ

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I use it in english ales. I add 2 good size pinches 5-10 minutes before the end of the boil.

I have heard that if you use to much that it can affect the flavor but I think that you would have to use ALOT to change the flavor of 5 gal in 10 minutes.

I think that it works pretty well. it's also simple to use.

brewhead

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..though some would argue for wirfloc over moss.

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Dude

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Why? Essentially the same thing, but the whirlfloc is in tablet form.

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Carageenan (sp?) is the ingredient in Irish moss that attracts proteins. I think Whirlfloc is concentrated carageenan without the other 'moss matter', and hence more effective ounce for ounce.

Walker

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and more expensive ounce for ounce, too?

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brewhead

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essentially - yet different. whirfloc is irish moss and purified carrageenan which - some including myself - would is better than plain irish moss. plus as you mentioned it's in tab form so no need to measure.

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