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CellarScience® SilaFine | Beer Fining Agent

CellarScience® SilaFine | Beer Fining Agent

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Description

SilaFine is an easy-to-use, vegan friendly fining agent that quickly creates crystal clear beer by removing yeast and haze-forming particles. This highly effective clarifier will eliminate or greatly reduce the need for filtration without affecting flavor. SilaFine is a unique, negatively charged silica sol fining agent that binds with positively charged haze active proteins and polyphenols to create an electrostatic net that also drags down yeast cells. SilaFine does not target foam active head forming proteins, so the beer foam in glass is unaffected.

Use:
Add 10ml or 1 tbsp per 5 gallons of finished beer. Gently rouse the beer to fully disperse the clarifier. SilaFine will work to drop out yeast at fermentation temperatures, but for full effectiveness on haze-inducing particles, we recommend adding it to beer that has been chilled below 39°F. If the beer has not cleared after 24 hours, a second dose can be added. SilaFine should be stored cool, but do not freeze.

Unitanks & Brites:
If you are using a brite tank, SilaFine is best added to the beer stream inline when pumping from fermenter to brite. If you are using a Unitank and no brite tank, add to the top of the Unitank while rousing with CO2 for 5-10 minutes from the bottom. Or you can use a pump loop to recirculate the beer in a Unitank, instead of rousing with CO2. If added at ideal temperatures below 39°F, and well dispersed into the tank, clarification can take as little 8-12 hours. Otherwise clarification may take up to 48 hours. We advise against using more than the recommended amount, as overdosing can actually increase haze temporarily and cause a longer settling period. 

Dosage Rate in Whirlpool:
SilaFine can also be used in the whirlpool at a rate of 0.5-1ml per gallon to achieve a quicker and more compact sedimentation in the kettle.
 
Additional Notes:
SilaFine is based on a special selection of commercial grade amorphous silicon dioxide, also known as silica sol, at a concentration of 30%. Silica sol is known by a few names in brewing including colloidal silica, acidified silicates, silicon dioxide, and silicic acid. Unlike some other silica sols, SilaFine is not treated with aluminum oxide. SilaFine is a pure mineral and complies with Reinheitsgebot German beer purity law. Do not freeze. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
 
The recommended shelf life is 12 months from the date the package is opened.
 
Allergen Free
GMO Free
 

 

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Trying it out vs biotin clear, got some lagers planned.
Lee B on Feb 27, 2023
Great Clarifier, like Biofine. Easier to use than Whirlfloc.
Mark H on Feb 9, 2023
Trying it out vs biotin clear, got some lagers planned.
Lee B on Feb 27, 2023
help with hazy beer
Nick G on Feb 16, 2023
Great Clarifier, like Biofine. Easier to use than Whirlfloc.
Mark H on Feb 9, 2023
Need to fix a hazy beer I made.
James J on Feb 7, 2023
Clear up homebrew
Eugene Thompson I on Jan 7, 2023
Heard it was a great way to clarify beer
ROBERTO J on Nov 29, 2022
Vegan-friendly clarifier
Paul D on Nov 10, 2022
Best clarifier ever
Ken R H on Oct 25, 2022
Gelatin isn't vegetarian.
Zachary E m on Oct 19, 2022
Looking for an easy to use effectice clarifier.
Paul A on Oct 10, 2022
Im over having to do things with jello, this is fast and easy!
Marshall on Oct 6, 2022
To make my Homebrew better
Valued C on Sep 23, 2022
ratings
Stephen S on Sep 1, 2022
trying a new product
Marcus W on Aug 26, 2022
Does a great job clarifying beer
Stephen Goadhouse on Aug 2, 2022
To clarify a murky Bohemian Pilsner
Great product good price
Ronald M on Jul 15, 2022
looked like it will be the best overall fining. I will see and order more if it does the job well
Mark D G on Jun 27, 2022
Great product... I highly recommend.
Erik S on Jun 27, 2022
Watned to get that perfect crystal-clear Pils and Brut IPA
Joshua Caldwell on Jun 10, 2022
I don't have a filter at my new brewery.
Dave C on Jun 6, 2022
I get excellent fining results using this product. Produces very clear beer after a short lagering period.
William A on May 26, 2022
So vegetarian friends can enjoy clear beer
Daniel S on May 24, 2022
beer clarification
David F on May 7, 2022
Williams no longer offer product
John C on May 3, 2022
Easy to use for clear beer
William on Mar 4, 2022
Brilliantly clear beer!
Paul D on Feb 11, 2022
rep said it was good
Anthony Kandal on Jan 31, 2022
Complete Description and technical sheet
ARMANDO O on Jan 28, 2022
other brand jellied up should give credit for 2 bottles
Gregg G on Jan 26, 2022
Works well, great price
Paul on Jan 26, 2022
clear beer
Mark A on Jan 6, 2022
Good price. No aluminum.
Aaron on Dec 14, 2021
The dropper is easy to use.
Aaron on Dec 14, 2021
try out since it is less expensive than biofine
Roger Schmitz on Dec 14, 2021
For clear beer.
Ross Winner on Oct 22, 2021
Highly recommended
Rodrigo M on Sep 22, 2021
Seems to work well for me
Chris Dornbach on Sep 15, 2021
Sound better than gelatin
Pete on Jul 14, 2021
This stuff works great!
Tysen Bibb on Jul 6, 2021
Wanted to see if I can get a clear beer.
Joshua H on Jun 9, 2021
Nice sized amount of fining agent
Clancy J P on Jun 7, 2021
Clarify white wine
Al P on Jun 5, 2021
Try it out
Drewbrewski on Jun 3, 2021
Trying instead of Biofine for clarifying.
Kyle Heon on May 6, 2021
Checking it out
Chris Dornbach on May 6, 2021
Perfect amount for my home brew
Carl R on May 1, 2021
Sounds like gelatin with less hassle. I'll try it.
Tysen Bibb on Apr 23, 2021
hard seltzer clarifier
Skip Chilcott on Apr 20, 2021
It was less expensive that Biofine Clear, wanted something vegan
sunny w on Feb 24, 2021
help with hazy beer
Nick G on Feb 16, 2023
Need to fix a hazy beer I made.
James J on Feb 7, 2023
Can this be used in the keg that the beer will be served from, or does it need to be done before transfer to a keg?
Rodney Weaver on Jul 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: This can be used inside the serving keg of the beer. If all that is settling out is a bit of haze from yeast and some light hops there should be no issues whatsoever. With heavy sediments you may get clogging in the small parts of the keg diptube or poppets. When clearing in the keg you will notice that the first pour of each day will spit out a little sediment then your beer will come out clear. More sediment will slowly work its way down to the diptube overnight until it has all been pushed out and the rest of your keg will be crystal clear.
I bottle condition my beer. If I use SilaFine will there be enough yeast left in the beer to carbonate?
David E. Durr on Jul 31, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I don't bottle condition, so I don't know from my own experience. I would expect yes, but with more time required to fully carbonate in the bottle. If you had a pressurized fermenter (e.g., Fermzilla), and the beer was carbonated at attenuation, you could use SliaFine to speed up the crash for clarity and then bottle directly from the pressurized fermenter.
Could you add fresh wort to the yeast cake from a batch of beer that has been cleared with Silafine or Biofine?
mike atha on Feb 21, 2022
CellarScience® SilaFine | Beer Fining Agent
CellarScience® SilaFine | Beer Fining Agent
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Biofine Clear Clarifier - 1 kg
BEST ANSWER: Yes that is possible. The trouble is you will be adding far too much yeast to the new batch at that point. The yeast in the vessel at the end of a fermentation can be used to pitch a batch 3-5x the size of the initial batch.
SilaFine accidentally got frozen. Will it be any good when thawed?
David Shields on Jun 5, 2023
BEST ANSWER: I'm afraid not, SilaFine hardens when stored cold; chances are once it thaw it will remain crystallized.
How does this compare to Biofine? I've never used either and am looking for a vegan alternative to gelatin.
Matthew Brazell on Jan 8, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I assume you mean Biofine CLEAR not Biofine. Biofine Clear is vegan, regular Biofine is not. Silifine is silicic acid and so is Biofine Clear. This product is vegan and compares to Biofine Clear. It’s important to understand the difference. This product Silifine works great, both as post fermentation clarifier as well as in the whirlpool for protein drop out. Highly recommend
When is this available?
ICON BM on Dec 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: We are currently working to package down more of this product, and it will be available for purchase soon.
Reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5
Vegan Clarifier Works Fast
Just don't freeze it (like I did the first bottle, it does not go back into solution once crystallized). By far the best clarifying agent I have used.
June 20, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5
Works as advertised.
Clears well. Just use the suggested dosage and add a bit more if needed.
March 3, 2023
Purchased
1 year ago
Rated 3 out of 5
So far not doing better than others
Bought this as a try for clearing my beers/musts/washes. So far I am on the second dose with no real results in a adjunct heavy wash. Did OK in a beer, but I used most all of the the vial between the two.
December 11, 2022
Purchased
1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Love this stuff works so good! No more waisted time with jello
Beer was not clear, added this and 5 days later I can read through it
Beer was not clear, added this and 5 days later I can read through it
October 27, 2022
Purchased
1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
This stuff rocks.
Pretty effective! Best added inline but I found that I could get a good mix by either adding it to the keg, purging, and racking the beer on tap. If you have a conical fermenter, you can add it via your favorite oxygen-free method and rouse with CO2 to fully incorporate.
April 5, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 3 out of 5
SilaFine? SilaMeh
Biofine it is not.

Was hoping this would be a more cost-effective alternative to Biofine but it just doesn't clear things up as quickly. In my experience SilaFine requires multiple doses to achieve the same clarity as a single doe of Biofine.

Your mileage may vary.
August 29, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5
Great product
Recently discovered this clarifier and started trying it in my recent brews. Cleared up a lager over night and had NO affect on the flavor. A little pricier than using gelatin BUT saves you time as you dont have to go through the process of preparing the gelatin.

I use about 10ML in my keg with about .25g of sodium metabisulfate. This with a closed transfer to minimize oxygen and my IPAs are so happy. Crystal clear and they hold up over time.

I do use Brewtan now in my brewing, especially with the hoppy beers. Pressure fermentation, closed transfer into a keg with the Silafine and metabisulfate and a floating dip tube. This combo gives me a clean, clear crisp hoppy IPA that STILL taste fresh even after a month in the keg.

I do recommend this product.
July 16, 2021
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
It Works!
When I read the product info I wasn't sure. However, I love making the grain to glass process more streamlined. I've used it on two batches (an American Brown and American Pilsner) and both cleared quickly after using this product. There has been no negative impact on flavor or head retention.I would say the results are very similar to gelatin, without investing the time of making gelatin. I'll order more when I run out.
May 6, 2021
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
works great
works great no boiling like gelatin. Very clear beers.
April 1, 2021
Purchased
over 3 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
good product
I have had some good results with my beer clarity when using this product.
January 16, 2021
Purchased
over 3 years ago