Clearing problem

[Triker]

I mentioned on another thread that I have 2 gallons of rhubarb wine in the process of clearing. Its not gone to plan!

Fermentation stopped so I racked it off into clean DJ's. It was at this point that I found out I should have added some enzyme during the fermentation However the nice lady at my brew shop said it was no problem I could add it and leave it for 3 or 4 days before adding the finings. Did that.

That was 3 weeks ago and there is no sign of clearing. So I have been told to add more enzyme, bring it back into the warm and leave it again. I have done that.

How long should I leave it before adding more finings? cheers

 

[HLA91]

Finings don't help starch or pectin hazes, pectin haze is probably what you have from what I have read if you forget to add initially, then use a double dose and I don't think 4 days is sufficient IMO it seems a bit quick. Add another dose mix it well and put it away for a fortnight or more and see if that does it. Possibly the finings messed with the enzyme before it had time to work.

 

[Triker]

Just as an update.

On Tuesday I added the enzyme and gave the must a thorough shake up. Put it back in my fermentation cupboard and...hey presto! on Wednesday its clearing. Ok its far from crystal but at least I can see my hand behind it. I'm amazed. :thumb:

 

[yellafella]

Keep us updated as to progress, it sounds like you are onto the right track!!

 

[Triker]

Another update.

So the pectic enzyme was added almost 2 weeks ago and although was a initial 'settling' there has been no significant change since.

The nice lady at my home brew shop said "whatever you do DONT add more finings because it might make the problem worse"!

So.....FILTER or FININGS or both? I am a recently returned brewer so have never used a filter before. I am assured they give results far better than finings can achieve?

 

[Triker]

Ok I went for just the filter and its crystal. Couldn't resist a taste. My first impressions are fruity, just enough acidity and not too dry. Thanks for all your help guys :