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I don't suppose another dose of finings is worth trying us it? (On the basis that it will sink to the bottom if successful). Otherwise I will have to test my patience and resolve. Thanks Chippy Tea and all the other experts.

Hi all. Second attempt at degassing was 3 days ago. This time I used the wand pulsing the drill on full power forward and reverse for a few minutes. Loads of foam at the time - which again cleared within a day. The brew is the same as before degassing in that I cant see through the DJ but the...

Right then. Sorry if I'm being a pain. End of day 3 and it still doesn't seem to be clearing. Never made a strawberry wine before but I assume that it should be translucent? Just given it a quick shake. It certainly doesn't seem as hazy and it may be paler in colour - but its still producing a...

Used the wand - but I suspect with limited success. The drill whipped the wand around so much I was scared of knocking over the DJ or smashing the glass. Consequently I pulsed it a second at a time for about 5 mins in total with the DJ between my feet. It made a lot of foam but each time I...

Decanted the brew to another demi and there was so much foam in just doing this that I'm now positive this is a CO2 issue. Tried shaking it as advised but gave up after 10 mins. Stirring wand now made. Drill on charge. Pectin on standby.

Cheers guys. Will give it a go

Got the Pectolase from Wilko but the guidance only refers to addition at the beginning of fermentation. How much should I add to my 4.5 litre demijohn and should it be diluted? If it works - how long should it be before it starts taking effect?

Hi Guys, Got some Pectolase from Wilko but the guidance only refers to the beginning of fermentation. How much should I add to my 4.5 ltr demijohn and should it be diluted?

Cheers. Will try this and then the enzyme. Damned if I'm giving up on it now. Will report back.....

I've swirled the demijohn a fair bit and tried to stir it (unsuccessfully I must say due to neck of the demi). Not sure what else to do to degas it? I could try pectic acid (I think Wilko call theirs Pectolase) but given that there was no pulp (all liquids) will this have any effect on clarity...

Thanks for this. Stabliser was dissolved in water and all additions to brew were well after recommended dates (including campden tablets). This is because fermentation was initially slow as temp was around 18 degrees for the 1st week - then things warmed up to around 20 degrees an it then went...

Hi folks, I'm on my 2nd attempt at making a Wilko strawberry kit and experiencing difficulties on the final hurdles. The fermentation was very vigorous and I waited later than the recommended date to add flavourings and then stabiliser and finings the following day. My problem is that the...