Best way to "fine" beer - the vegetarian way?

[confused]

Try Keiselsol, it's silica dioxide and totally vegan. You can buy it from Hop Shop as "Auxilliary Finings", intended to be used as a follow up to isinglass. I have used it it stand alone with decent results.

[yashicamat]

Try Keiselsol, it's silica dioxide and totally vegan. You can buy it from Hop Shop as "Auxilliary Finings", intended to be used as a follow up to isinglass. I have used it it stand alone with decent results.

I conversation with Hop & Grape came to a similar conclusion too. I shall be giving that a shot and see what it does. Apparently it's virtually the same thing as the old condessa finings, which I have used with success in the past.

[kevthebootboy]

Hitler was a vegetarian by all accounts

that wasnt a dig at me was it?

Nope chill out Kev

ok mate, sorry about that

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[SiHoltye]

I use Aux finings regularly and they work great. From what I remember they drop the proteins and Isinglass drops the yeast. If you're using a good floccing yeast eg Safale 04 (which incidentally I heard is suitable for gluten free brewing along with all Fermentis yeasts...maybe irrelavent for you, just offering info) then worry not about yeast haze.
I find primary ferment, then add Aux finings wait 3 days (if you can cool as well great cos that'll help lose some yeast as well) then rack or bottle.
Producing clear beer from the outset has issues with technique and water composition as well. I avoided those with clear beer results using Aux, followed by Isinglass. Yeast choice should help greatly given you're not gonna use Isinglass.

[drsmurto]

Polyclar works a treat. Ive used it quite a bit for the same reason - vegie/vegan mates.

I still like to cold condition for as long as possible but polyclar allows me to have clear/bright beers quicker.

I do agree, patience (long conditioning time) and a vigorous boil (plus whirlfloc/irish moss) should get you a bright beer, its just not the quickest process....

[charlie]

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[kevthebootboy]

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...right now someone else has that number,
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