I have 2 batches of wine that I have not been able to clear. I generally let them clear on there own and have not had a problem with them clearing within 3 to 6 months.
The first is a banana wine that is 3 years old. I don't have any intentions on bottling as it has a very strong banana flavor. I was led to believe that this would not taste much like bananas and I just can't bring myself to drink it. I do however want to figure out why it won't clear. I have tried pectic enzyme, bentonite, Chitosan and Kieselsol, Isinglass, Sparkalloid, and egg whites. (It might soon be so diluted with clarifying agents that it may improve the taste)
The second is a strawberry rhubarb that is about a year. I Have tried bentonite, sparkalloid, Chitosan and Kieselsol.
I have made a separate rhubarb wine with the same batch of rhubarb and had no problems clearing.
The only thing I can think of is my water is well water. It is hard and has been treated with a softener. However the other 25 batches have worked out great.
I have read that hard water can cause a haze. But found no suggestions to clear hard water haze.
Any ideas on hard water haze or other thoughts on why they won't clear?
Scott
The first is a banana wine that is 3 years old. I don't have any intentions on bottling as it has a very strong banana flavor. I was led to believe that this would not taste much like bananas and I just can't bring myself to drink it. I do however want to figure out why it won't clear. I have tried pectic enzyme, bentonite, Chitosan and Kieselsol, Isinglass, Sparkalloid, and egg whites. (It might soon be so diluted with clarifying agents that it may improve the taste)
The second is a strawberry rhubarb that is about a year. I Have tried bentonite, sparkalloid, Chitosan and Kieselsol.
I have made a separate rhubarb wine with the same batch of rhubarb and had no problems clearing.
The only thing I can think of is my water is well water. It is hard and has been treated with a softener. However the other 25 batches have worked out great.
I have read that hard water can cause a haze. But found no suggestions to clear hard water haze.
Any ideas on hard water haze or other thoughts on why they won't clear?
Scott