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Brewing Discussions => Cider, Perry, Wine & Mead => Topic started by: admin on February 01, 2013, 09:20:17 PM

Title: Pectolase?
Post by: admin on February 01, 2013, 09:20:17 PM
I have 4 litres of white grape juice in a demijohn with 350g of sugar and a spoonful of wine yeast+nutrient.

It's not quite finished fermenting yet and it's very very cloudy.

As I have pectolase should I add some? Or will it clear itself out?
Title: Re: Pectolase?
Post by: Col on February 02, 2013, 08:48:31 AM
I always add pectolase, usually at the beginning. It doesn't do any harm, and is usually needed to avoid pectic haze, which is a risk with almost any fruit. Add a little more than the tub says at this late stage, and keep it at the specified temperature for 8 hours or so.
Title: Re: Pectolase?
Post by: LordEoin on February 02, 2013, 09:01:57 AM
It'll clear itself out naturally, but if you wanna clear it faster just add some wine finings once it's finished fermenting.
whatever you do it'll be grand
Title: Re: Pectolase?
Post by: DoWn2DiE on February 08, 2013, 10:07:54 AM
Bentonite would be grand too if you have it, also great for beer which I didnt realise until my last batch. Will add bentonite at 1st racking in 1 week