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I did indeed leave a sample with the vendor of the kit who said he would send it to his supplier ( manufacturer) for their opinion and hopefully analysis. I think we should put the topic on hold until I get feedback from them and I will post whatever turns up on this link. Thank you for your...

Hi Robie, Below is the reply I got from the manufacturer of the cleaner/sanitiser. Thank you for your email concerning VWP Cleaner Steriliser. VWP formula includes a number of cleaning elements and the active ingredient dichloroisocyanurate. Used at 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) of powder dissolved in...

Winemaker3352: Thanks for the reply. I haven't actually tasted the foam itself, but it definitely had no particular smell as I did sniff the several 500ml jugs full of it I collected whilst decanting the wine into bottles. Robie, Thanks too, The steriliser I used for cleaning the carbuoy is...

I have been making wine for a couple of years but am no expert. I have just made a 5 gallon Cabernet from a 3 week wine kit which refuses to lose its foamy head after stabilizing and subsequent fining. When fermentation stopped the wine still had a foamy top which would no subside. I racked it...