What are whirlfloc tablets?

What are Whirlfloc Tablets? Whirlfloc tablets are a fining agent that binds with proteins floating in your beer before or after fermentation, precipitating with them. The compound will reduce the haziness in the beer and will remove impurities, like unfermentable sugars floating around and other stuff.

How many whirlfloc tablets do I need for 5 gallons?

Note: One Whirlfloc tablet is good for 10-15 gallons of wort. We suggest using half a tablet for 5 gallon batches for most beers.” Cheers! JimSmetana likes this.

What is whirlfloc made of?

Purportedly invented for use on the commercial scale, Whirlfloc is made of both Irish moss and purified carrageenan held together with a wax binder in the form of a tablet.

How do you prepare whirlfloc tablets?

Prepared in a quick dissolving, highly soluble tablet form. Almost everyone who tries Whirlfloc tablets prefers them to regular Irish Moss. Add for the final 5 minutes of the boil. Note: One Whirlfloc tablet is good for 10-15 gallons of wort.