Polyclar Brewbrite

[Matt in Birdham]

There's a few old posts on here that mention it, but nothing recent and I can't find any UK stockist - although it looks as if Murphy and Sons do sell it on a commercial scale.

This stuff is great and I used it a lot when I was in Aus (where it is still widely available). Somewhat different to the standard Polyclar, in that it is formulated for addition to the kettle (end of boil) and also contains irish moss. Results are really good, and it is very easy to use - and you don't need to subsequently fine with Polyclar after fermenting, which saves a bit of hassle. It struck me yesterday when someone commented on my wort clarity that in fact I wasn't getting as good results immediately post boil now that I just use protafloc instead. Results overall are probably no better than using Polyclar post ferment, but the process way easier.

http://blog.murphyandson.co.uk/ideal-wi ... brewbrite/



And some wort of mine from Australia days, immediately after post-boil chilling:



So does any UK shop fancy getting some in? (Rob?) I'd definitely be keen!

[Rhodesy]

Polycar is to prevent chill haze? Have you considered using White Labs clarity ferm in the meantime? I have used it to good effect. If this product did become available I would be interested.

[Matt in Birdham]

Interesting - I have heard about enzyme based chill haze reduction but didn't know it was available for homebrewers (if it is, in the UK?). Not that sure I like the sound of it though - although having said that I now use Polyclar 730 which is a mix of plastic and silica gel...
At the moment I'm happy enough with my process, which is protafloc in boil, crash chill, rack onto gelatin then add polyclar 730 (if I feel like it - haven't been bothering recently) a few days later.
I would definitely go back to Brewbrite though because it achieves the same result with a lot less hassle - no sanitation issues, no oxygenation risk etc. Plus, the procedure for adding Polyclar post-ferment is a bit long winded - you need to agitate it for 30 mins or so before adding.

edit: I see they sell it at the malt miller, although £2.20 per batch for finings is significant. Might give it a go just to see how it well it works. Do you use it every brew'?

[Rhodesy]

I don't use it for all, for ones which I don't heavily dry hop like Saisons, Kolsch and a recent lager that I want to drink young. You just fire it in with pitching the yeast, it also strips out most of the gluten so good for those with an intolerance.

[Capped]

In a tenuously similar vein, I don't bother with any of all that stuff but I've just got a sack of Crisp's Clear Choice malt. Be interesting to see how that pans out.

[borischarlton]

Hi,

We have this product now, will be on the site in a few days;)

Cheers

Rob

[Matt in Birdham]

Awesome - expect an order soon Rob

[f00b4r]

Might have to try some of this myself, it seems to be a pretty hassle free method with good results.

[Rhodesy]

I reckon I will be trying this next brew

[Haydnexport]

brewshop.com sells it