Whirlfloc V protafloc

[liamf89]

Just wondering what's the difference between these two have always just used Whirlfloc just wondering what pros and cons are of each and if one is better than the other

 

[Dutto]

Looking forward to the answers on this one as I have only ever used (and been satisfied with) Protafloc! :thumb:

 

[Gerryjo]

Never used it and no disrespect I've no interest as my brews seem to clear after a wee while 👍

Sent from my ALE-L21

 

[wfr42]

I use neither...but do use a tsp of Irish moss for the last 10mins with the boil.

Sneaky half pint carbonation taster SMaSH beer with no dry hop below (2 weeks from grain to glass).

 

[hamster]

I use neither...but do use a tsp of Irish moss for the last 10mins with the boil.

I thought Protafloc was Irish Moss ?

 

[liamf89]

I thought Protafloc was Irish Moss ?

I know Whirlfloc is combinations of Irish moss and carrageenan

 

[wfr42]

Every day is a school day...

To clarify (bada dum sha) I use dried Irish moss (option 3....)

http://www.brewstore.co.uk/irish-moss-beer-finings

 

[simon12]

I know Whirlfloc is combinations of Irish moss and carrageenan

I think both are carrageenan extracted from irish moss and/or similar seaweed and as far as I can tell the only difference is the tablet size and therefore dosage.

 

[grmski]

I've used all 3 and never really cared what they actually were other than knowing Irish Moss is a seaweed. The only bit that interested me was if they worked and as i still use whichever one is cheapest at the time of purchase I can confirm that they all seem to do the same job just as well as each other.

 

[Gunge]

I used Irish Moss years ago before changing to Protofloc, which is Irish Moss but in a finely ground, pelletised form which offers a greater surface area/ solubility and therefore effectiveness.... apparently. I honestly can't remember if plain ol' Irish Moss was inferior or not but I've stuck to the Protofloc ever since.