Whirlfloc is BEAST

[cyanmonkey]

I typically fine with gelatin and that's what I've always used, but I decided to give whirlfloc a shot and holy CRAP I've never had a clearer wort going into my fermentor.

I'm convinced. I didn't discover some new secret, but just though I'd share.

 

[Ramitt]

Great stuff I use have used it in every brew since I started 4 years or so ago.

 

[paguy]

I like it myself. You can get all the trub to settle out before the wort goes into the fermentor. Very clear at that point.

 

[Singletrack]

But does it matter if the wort is clear? I just want clear beer. I use it too, but not sure it makes much difference in the final beer. Haven't tried without it because I'm ascared.

 

[cyanmonkey]

But does it matter if the wort is clear? I just want clear beer. I use it too, but not sure it makes much difference in the final beer. Haven't tried without it because I'm ascared.

It doesn't REALLY matter, but I know personally I'm after commercial quality brew. Personally it's just that extra step. People drink with their eyes, too. If it's a crystal beer, it makes me feel that much prouder.

 

[cyanmonkey]

Also, if you're trying to keep trub out of your fermentor, it helps.

 

[Eucrid]

But does it matter if the wort is clear? I just want clear beer. I use it too, but not sure it makes much difference in the final beer. Haven't tried without it because I'm ascared.

If nothing else it makes racking easier.

I used Whirlfloc for the first time last week having used loose Irish Moss before. The Whirlfloc really did clear the wort much more than the Irish Moss I had been using.

I'll still be hitting it with gelatine after fermentation though.