Irish Moss - Use as a copper fining to prevent protein haze. Copper finings help precipitate the hot and cold break material when boiling the wort and hops to obtain a clearer beer.
100g Irish Moss is red brown flakes of seaweed (Chondrus crispus)The active compound is the polysaccharide Carageenan that carries a negative charge that interacts with proteins to form large flocs.
100g Protafloc. A blend of seaweed extracts and activity adjusters. Gives good coagulation of unstable proteins enabling rapid settling of hot and cold breaks. A finning agent with similar properties to Irish Moss. Add to the last 10 mins of the boil.
250ml Gelatin. Positively charged fining agent for wine and beer. Can be used alone or in conjunction with kieselsol. The most powerful of the organic finings, gelatin will also remove excess tannins (polyphenolics) and colouring particles (melanoidins) from wine.
An all-purpose fining agent widely used in the wine industry. Bentonite will do a great deal to clear your wine and will improve the flavour and smell.