Chitosan (1%)

Available in 25kg/24L and 1 liter (33.8 fl. oz.) sizes

Product Description

"Chitosan 1% Wine Finings" is a positively charged fining and useful in removing tannin, phenols, anthrocyanins, yeast cells, and bacteria.

DIRECTIONS: Gently stir into wine, beer or alco-base at the rate of 150-200 mL/HL (1.5-2 USG/1000 USG). For best results use in conjunction with LIQUOR QUIK™ Kieselsol (D1) or liquid gelatine. Allow 12-48 hours to clear. Bench trials are recommended.

Contains: Water, chitosan (Shellfish derivative), acetic acid

Kieselsol (30%)

Available in 25kg/21L and 1 liter (33.8 fl. oz.) sizes

Product Description

"Kieselsol (30%) Wine Finings" is a negatively charged fining and useful in removing proteins and some metallic compounds.

DIRECTIONS: Gently stir into wine, beer or alco-base at the rate of 30-50 mL/HL (0.3-0.5 USG/1000USG). For best results use in conjunction with LQ Chitosan (D2) or liquid gelatin. Allow 12-48 hours to clear. Bench trials are recommended.

Contains:Water, 30% Silica solution

Super-Kleer K.C.™ (2-Part)

Available in 60 ml (2 fl. oz.) and 2-part (Chitosan and Kieselsol) 65 ml (2.2 fl. oz) sizes

Product Description

"Super-Kleer K.C.™ (2-Part)" is a superior Euro-fining, is the new standard in wine finings.
It contains 2 pre-mixed pouches, kieselsol and chitosan. It works by creating both strong negative strong positive charges in the wine, which allow for larger yeast clumping and faster clearing. These finings have been successfully promoted in certain brands of wine kits and alcohol mash over the past few years and are now available to every wine kit maker.

DIRECTIONS: Add kieselsol (packet D1) to carboy (5-6 USG/19-23L) of wine, etc. Stir gently. Dissolve chitosan (packet D2) in 1 fl. oz./30mL of warm water. Add to carboy of wine, alcohol mash, etc. Stir gently. Attach airlock/bung. Clears wine, etc. brilliantly in 12-48 hours. May not clear pectin haze or products made with hard water.

Contains:Sterile Water, Kieselsol, Chitosan (Shellfish Derivative)

Bentonite Finings

Available in 1 Kg (2.2 lbs.) and 50 gram (1.8 oz.) sizes

Product Description

""Bentonite Finings" is a very fine clay used as a fining or clarifying agent in wine to remove protein, to achieve heat stabilization or to remove another fining agent.

DIRECTIONS: Bentonite (Vitiben) is a proprietary wine fining granular bentonite manufactured by Bentonite Performance Minerals, one of the largest bentonite supplier in the USA. DIRECTIONS: Add 1/2 tsp. (2.5g) per gallon (4L) of must at the start of fermentation.

Gelatine Finings

Available in 1 Kg (2.2 lbs.) and 50 gram (1.8 oz.) sizes

Product Description

""Gelatine Finings" is a Type B (biovine), 250 bloom winery & brewery grade gelatin. Its high gelling strength (vs. the lower 150 bloom strength) reduces the amount required to effectively fine wine and beer. (175 Bloom, 40 Mesh)

DIRECTIONS: To aid clearing, dissolve 5 grams in 100mL of hot water and add to finished beer or red wine.

Sparkolloid Powder - Hotmix

Available in 1 Kg (2.2 lbs.) and 25 grams (0.9 oz.) sizes

Product Description

"Sparkolloid Powder - Hotmix" is a proprietary blend of natural seaweed polysaccharides in a diatomaceous earth carrier. Used especially to clarify stubborn red wines with high pH levels.

DIRECTIONS:Dissolve 1 tbsp. of powder in 1 cup (8 fl. oz./235mL) of boiling water for 5 minutes. Add mixture to 6 USG (23L) of wine. Stir gently. Wait 1 week to rack or bottle.