Brewbrite
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Brewbrite
Hi all
I'm curious about this stuff and fancy giving it a go, so......
Is the Malt Miller the only place that sells it in "home brew" amounts?
Cheers Tom
I'm curious about this stuff and fancy giving it a go, so......
Is the Malt Miller the only place that sells it in "home brew" amounts?
Cheers Tom
Re: Brewbrite
A bit of research shows Brewbrite to be a mix of polyclar and pvpp.
Google "polyclar Brewbrite Murphy"
There is a good pdf, tells you what it does.
I will not be trying it. Pvpp in not something I need in my beer.
https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/kilPPFgsSn/
Is a better detailed read..
From memory it is only permissable in wine because it is filtered out and thus not in the finished product.
Google "polyclar Brewbrite Murphy"
There is a good pdf, tells you what it does.
I will not be trying it. Pvpp in not something I need in my beer.
https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/kilPPFgsSn/
Is a better detailed read..
From memory it is only permissable in wine because it is filtered out and thus not in the finished product.
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Re: Brewbrite
If you've not tried it, you'll be surprised how good it is.
I'm undecided if it is best on its own or mixed with Protofloc.
I'm undecided if it is best on its own or mixed with Protofloc.
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Re: Brewbrite
I get that it's a mix of carrageenan and pvpp but don't fancy mixing it myself. If shop bought works then maybe. Was hoping that other purchasing options might be available
Cheers Tom
Cheers Tom
Re: Brewbrite
The question is do you filter? I don't want any pvpp in anything I drink.
Added a couple of links to my previous post.
Tom, give them a once over before you proceed.
Added a couple of links to my previous post.
Tom, give them a once over before you proceed.
Re: Brewbrite
Interesting that it also contains the main active ingredient of Irish Moss (aka protafloc). So perhaps unnecessary to use both?
Fermenting: Geuze, English bitter
Conditioning: English IPA/Bretted English IPA
Drinking: pseudo “beyond the Firs” (Burnt mill beer clone), Sunshine Marmalade, Festbier, Helles Bock, Smokey lagery beer, Irish Export Stout, Orval clone, Impy stout, Duvel clone, Conestoga (American Barley wine), Dobbin 2 dark mild
Planning: Kozel dark (ish), Simmonds Bitter, Citra PA and more!
Conditioning: English IPA/Bretted English IPA
Drinking: pseudo “beyond the Firs” (Burnt mill beer clone), Sunshine Marmalade, Festbier, Helles Bock, Smokey lagery beer, Irish Export Stout, Orval clone, Impy stout, Duvel clone, Conestoga (American Barley wine), Dobbin 2 dark mild
Planning: Kozel dark (ish), Simmonds Bitter, Citra PA and more!
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Re: Brewbrite
Reading the data sheet, it says PVPP is insoluble in beer. So it should drop out with polyphenols it helps pull into the sediment.
Fermenting: Geuze, English bitter
Conditioning: English IPA/Bretted English IPA
Drinking: pseudo “beyond the Firs” (Burnt mill beer clone), Sunshine Marmalade, Festbier, Helles Bock, Smokey lagery beer, Irish Export Stout, Orval clone, Impy stout, Duvel clone, Conestoga (American Barley wine), Dobbin 2 dark mild
Planning: Kozel dark (ish), Simmonds Bitter, Citra PA and more!
Conditioning: English IPA/Bretted English IPA
Drinking: pseudo “beyond the Firs” (Burnt mill beer clone), Sunshine Marmalade, Festbier, Helles Bock, Smokey lagery beer, Irish Export Stout, Orval clone, Impy stout, Duvel clone, Conestoga (American Barley wine), Dobbin 2 dark mild
Planning: Kozel dark (ish), Simmonds Bitter, Citra PA and more!
Re: Brewbrite
Indeed. But commercial operations filter to guarantee. Not sure what ppm are permissible in finished products. I for one don't want one single particle.
My friends and family drink my beer, just my choice. Not getty preachy (if that's how you spell it)
My friends and family drink my beer, just my choice. Not getty preachy (if that's how you spell it)
Re: Brewbrite
Of course, it is your choice.
Data sheet also says it is food safe. Otherwise, HSE & others would not permit it anywhere near beer!
Data sheet also says it is food safe. Otherwise, HSE & others would not permit it anywhere near beer!
Fermenting: Geuze, English bitter
Conditioning: English IPA/Bretted English IPA
Drinking: pseudo “beyond the Firs” (Burnt mill beer clone), Sunshine Marmalade, Festbier, Helles Bock, Smokey lagery beer, Irish Export Stout, Orval clone, Impy stout, Duvel clone, Conestoga (American Barley wine), Dobbin 2 dark mild
Planning: Kozel dark (ish), Simmonds Bitter, Citra PA and more!
Conditioning: English IPA/Bretted English IPA
Drinking: pseudo “beyond the Firs” (Burnt mill beer clone), Sunshine Marmalade, Festbier, Helles Bock, Smokey lagery beer, Irish Export Stout, Orval clone, Impy stout, Duvel clone, Conestoga (American Barley wine), Dobbin 2 dark mild
Planning: Kozel dark (ish), Simmonds Bitter, Citra PA and more!
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Re: Brewbrite
First of all, it's a mix of Carageenan and PVPP. Carageenan is an extract from Irish moss, and is what makes up a Protafloc tablet, so there's no need to use both Brewbrite and Protafloc.MashBag wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 8:38 amA bit of research shows Brewbrite to be a mix of polyclar and pvpp.
Google "polyclar Brewbrite Murphy"
There is a good pdf, tells you what it does.
I will not be trying it. Pvpp in not something I need in my beer.
https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/kilPPFgsSn/
Is a better detailed read..
From memory it is only permissable in wine because it is filtered out and thus not in the finished product.
Secondly, the dosage rates are very small compared to using PVPP in the fermenter, low enough to not require filtering.
I've found that it works well in the boil, producing a fairly compact sediment, and it also helps pull down haze in the beer in the keg without me needing to use gelatin, although it's action is not as fast as gelatin.
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Re: Brewbrite
Now that this thread has moved to here I will repeat how I produce remarkably bright beer. And yes although Brewbright contains irish moss (chondrus crispus) , a seaweed, to obtain the clarity that I outline you need to use all three finings. Brewbrite,Protofloc and gelatine. Please note that the gelatine is added to the SECOND FV not to the keg!!
Well for those who are interested this is how I do it.
For the record I brew with a Braumeister fitted with a BacBrewing Springer but the method will work with any all grain brewing equipment and I chill with a plate chiller fitted with a Blichmann Thrumometer
Have your water analysed. Neil (Wallybrew) on this forum provides any excellent service.
Adjust your water using Graham's water treatment calculator also on this forum.
Mash for 90 minutes
Boil for 90 minutes
For a brewlength of 23 litres. 15 minutes before the end of the boil add 1/2 of a crushed Protofloc tablet and 4 grammes of Brewbrite mixed with a little cold water until it looks like thin soup.
The times of fermentation following will obviously depend on the OG
Approximately seven days of fermentation transfer to a second FV and leave for another four days. Then add three sheets of gelatine disolved in hot water. The gelatine must be softened in cold water first and then drained before adding the hot water!
Three days later transfer to a to a third vessel and add the priming sugar. For an English Bitter use two grammes of white sugar per litre disolved in boiling water and stir gently into the beer to ensure even mixing.
Then bottle or keg. At the same time fill a 500ml PET bottle so that you you can check carbonation progress by squeezing it.
The resulting beer will pour crystal clear from the bottle even if you up-end it and will chill with no haze.
I think the addition of Brewbrite in the boiler is one big factor in this process.
Cheers Ian
Well for those who are interested this is how I do it.
For the record I brew with a Braumeister fitted with a BacBrewing Springer but the method will work with any all grain brewing equipment and I chill with a plate chiller fitted with a Blichmann Thrumometer
Have your water analysed. Neil (Wallybrew) on this forum provides any excellent service.
Adjust your water using Graham's water treatment calculator also on this forum.
Mash for 90 minutes
Boil for 90 minutes
For a brewlength of 23 litres. 15 minutes before the end of the boil add 1/2 of a crushed Protofloc tablet and 4 grammes of Brewbrite mixed with a little cold water until it looks like thin soup.
The times of fermentation following will obviously depend on the OG
Approximately seven days of fermentation transfer to a second FV and leave for another four days. Then add three sheets of gelatine disolved in hot water. The gelatine must be softened in cold water first and then drained before adding the hot water!
Three days later transfer to a to a third vessel and add the priming sugar. For an English Bitter use two grammes of white sugar per litre disolved in boiling water and stir gently into the beer to ensure even mixing.
Then bottle or keg. At the same time fill a 500ml PET bottle so that you you can check carbonation progress by squeezing it.
The resulting beer will pour crystal clear from the bottle even if you up-end it and will chill with no haze.
I think the addition of Brewbrite in the boiler is one big factor in this process.
Cheers Ian
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Re: Brewbrite
PVPP is insoluble enough in beer that it meets the requirements of the German Purity Law (this is without any filtration or centrifuging).
It does work really really well and I have only used it as a fining for a number of years now.
I am intrigued by IPA’s method of combining with gelatine though (or trying the same with isinglass for kegging).
Hmm plastic, fish bladders or cow hooves…… :p
It does work really really well and I have only used it as a fining for a number of years now.
I am intrigued by IPA’s method of combining with gelatine though (or trying the same with isinglass for kegging).
Hmm plastic, fish bladders or cow hooves…… :p
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Re: Brewbrite
After due consideration I think I'll have to try this stuff at least once. If the resulting beer turns out well enough I might continue to use it.
Then again if it doesn't affect the flavour then why bother if the only benefit is a (hopefully) clearer beer? Hmmmmmm
Cheers Tom
Then again if it doesn't affect the flavour then why bother if the only benefit is a (hopefully) clearer beer? Hmmmmmm
Cheers Tom
Re: Brewbrite
If you do try it make sure to mix it with cold water before adding to the boilsoupdragon wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 3:27 pmAfter due consideration I think I'll have to try this stuff at least once. If the resulting beer turns out well enough I might continue to use it.
Then again if it doesn't affect the flavour then why bother if the only benefit is a (hopefully) clearer beer? Hmmmmmm
Cheers Tom
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1. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming... "f*ck, what a trip
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1. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming... "f*ck, what a trip
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