Clearing Taking An Age...

[dizidave]

On my second batch of WOW (the first was lovel and is now gone) i have tried adding soem fresh raspberies at a later stage (approx SG 1.000).

I mashed teh raspberried and added some pectolase and left for 24 hrs before straining through a seive and then adding to the brew.

I also used pectolase on teh original WOW (i have started doing this now as a matterof course?).

Everything OK but has been clearing now for 2 weeks and there is still a slight "haze" at the bottom of the DJ.

Im not necessarily impatient but am amazed at teh time difference for the addition of a few raspberies. Im hoping that it will fully clear at some point.

 

[Mark1964]

It should clear given time

 

[keith1664]

we're impatient in this house, we add finings, wait a few days, run it through a filter, sweeten and drink.

 

[Mark1964]

To combat impatience may be best for you to brew a few batches then you will always have something to sup

 

[keith1664]

I have trouble keeping up with swmbo, I botted 29 for her last week so it's time to get some more on.

 

[unclepumble]

Polyclar will clear it rapido LHBS should have some.

UP

 

[graysalchemy]

If you can't get to a lhbs then try gelatine sheet (found in baking section of supermarket), a small piece dissolved in hot water (80c) then put in demijohn. Also try putting it somewhere cold or on a concrete floor this will help it drop. I have a wow and 2 ciders which have cleared in a few days with this method.

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[dizidave]

Ive invested in a VinBrite filter.

I know it wont clear heavy stuff, which is fine, but hopefully it will make the wine shine.

interestingly, the batches that have cleared more slowly were done with finings (vinclear) and they were the last out of teh bottle.

im sure ive read on here somewhere that teh finings seem to be less effective the further down the bottle you get, may be true.