clearing problem

[jrh3]

i have 2 1 gallon batches 1 watermelon, 1 50% apple cider, 50% muscadine cider. both started on 5/20/11. neither will clear, only the top 3 inchs in the carboy is clear. I have tried isinglass and it did not work, temps are 73. Any ideas on how to clear?

 

[winemaker_3352]

Try adding Super Kleer.

If that doesn't work try adding in pectic - it might be pectin haze.

 

[jrh3]

thanks i was gonna test for pectin haze today by heating up a small amount to see it if clears.

 

[Sirs]

pectic enzyme I'd say is probly easiest and will work better to me but I don't like to use anything I like to just let it settle with time

 

[jrh3]

what is a good ammount of pectic enzyme to add to it.

 

[winemaker_3352]

If you have not added any in - I would add 1/2 tsp per gallon.

If you added some initially - go with 1/4 tsp per gallon.

 

[jrh3]

ok thanks after that how long is the wait?

 

[winemaker_3352]

I would give it a good month - might be longer depending on how it is clearing.

 

[djrockinsteve]

If you haven't degassed do it. Excess co2 will hold sediment in suspension.

 

[jrh3]

would it be due to it being cider, making if cloudy?

 

[Runningwolf]

I made wine from cider and had no problem using super kleer. This was a seven gallon batch I made.