Hops to Clear Beer?

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I’m a bit behind in reading my BYO magazines. While reading the July-August 2024 issue I come across “We Can See Clearly Now. Unlocking the Causes of Haze” by Lance Shaner & Laura Burns.

“…we don’t know the mechanism, but a very small dry hop (e.g., 1/2 oz. or less per 5 gallons, or 14g/19L) at the same time as you pitch your yeast can help make your beer clear.”

Really? Why?

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I would assume it helps clump up the haze causing proteins. The hop material would be a net or a magnet for the proteins that are floating around. Similar to how bentonite works.

I don’t do this because I can cold crash and add biofine in my kegs. But, it’s a novel idea - especially if you don’t have temperature control.