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Date: 07 Oct 2006 08:13:15
From: hankus
Subject: Polyclar brew brite dosage
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I was gifted some of this and am not sure what the dose is..I saw a
reference of 4 lbs to 3000 galsand another of 20gm/hl...is this an Irish
moss equivalent?...experiences and dosages please
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Thanks
Hank
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Date: 07 Oct 2006 13:07:43
From: David M. Taylor
Subject: Re: Polyclar brew brite dosage
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"hankus" <hbienert@cox.net > wrote in message
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>I was gifted some of this and am not sure what the dose is..I saw a
>reference of 4 lbs to 3000 galsand another of 20gm/hl...is this an Irish
>moss equivalent?...experiences and dosages please
It's not exactly the same as Irish moss -- Irish moss is for proteins, and
Polyclar works on tannins. Polyclar is actually a powdered plastic that
absorbs tannins. This prevents chill haze and clarifies the beer. It is
excellent stuff. I've used it once and the beer came out crystal clear.
I've never had crystal clear beer before. I plan to use it in the future on
any brew that deserves clarity. Use 1 tsp per 5 gallons, add it in the
primary or secondary at least a few days before you plan to bottle.
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Dave
"Just a drink, a little drink, and I'll be feeling GOOooOOooOOooD!" --
Genesis, 1973-ish
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 18:21:33
From: Gerard Eberlein
Subject: Re: Polyclar brew brite dosage
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"David M. Taylor" <dmtaylor@SPAM.geocities.SUCKS.com > wrote in message
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> Polyclar works on tannins. Polyclar is actually a powdered plastic that
> absorbs tannins.
Does that mean if you steep to high or squeeze the grain bag too much that
this stuff will take out the off flavour of unwanted tannins?
Gerard
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Date: 10 Oct 2006 20:17:43
From: David M. Taylor
Subject: Re: Polyclar brew brite dosage
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"Gerard Eberlein" <dormouse@charter.net > wrote in message
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> "David M. Taylor" <dmtaylor@SPAM.geocities.SUCKS.com> wrote in message
> news:V1SVg.332$2B4.41@newsfe02.lga...
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>> Polyclar works on tannins. Polyclar is actually a powdered plastic that
>> absorbs tannins.
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> Does that mean if you steep to high or squeeze the grain bag too much that
> this stuff will take out the off flavour of unwanted tannins?
In theory, yes. In practice, I'm not sure. You might have to add a huge
dose to remove high quantities of tannins. I've never tried using it solely
for the purpose of removing astringency and don't know of anyone who has.
--
Dave
"Just a drink, a little drink, and I'll be feeling GOOooOOooOOooD!" --
Genesis, 1973-ish
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