Fining Agents

[JPVagabond]

Hello.

I don't need it yet but I'm just looking for dining recommendations.

I was looking at bentonite but I had read that it's not ideal for reds. Any suggestions?

Also, if I am to use bentonite. Do I need to get anything I particular. There are plenty of food grade (or not) offerings on eBay advertised as alternative medicine. I'm assuming food grade is fine?

Thanks all

 

[cmason1957]

Bentonite wouldn't be my first choice in a red wine. I would use Dual Fine, Superkleer, different names, same thing. I use bentonite pre ferment, much the same as wine kits do.

Here is an article that had lots of good information from folks who make wine professionally. Using Fining Agents - WineMakerMag.com

 

[Val-the-Brew-Gal]

I also only use SuperKleer/Dualfine. It clears most wines in a week at the most. The only time I use bentonite is when I make a kit wine and it comes with it. The only other wine I make is Dragon Blood varieties. I decided to try it once on one of them and it gave me so much trouble clearing, even after using SuperKleer. I now have a fair sized bag of it that goes unused

 

[JPVagabond]

Good afternoon all.

Can anyone advise of the active ingredients of these products?

Thanks

 

[Val-the-Brew-Gal]

Good afternoon all.

Can anyone advise of the active ingredients of these products?

Thanks

Kieselol (added first) and chitosan (added after a few hours wait).

 

[Val-the-Brew-Gal]

Kieselol (added first) and chitosan (added after a few hours wait).

Actually, I add the chitosan anytime after an hour and it's always worked fine for me.