old pee

[countrygirl]

since my third sp is not clearing well (even after superkleer), does pee improve with aging like any other wine? i sure hope so...

 

[winemaker_3352]

I am not 100% about SP - so this could be wrong - but it might be pectic haze. Do the instructions call for any?

 

[djrockinsteve]

Since skeeter pee is basically water and lemon juice it's not going to improve over time.

 

[countrygirl]

Since skeeter pee is basically water and lemon juice it's not going to improve over time.

so how much time can i give it...it's been more n 3 weeks...going on 4. it's not terribly cloudy, just not clear like the first two batches. just go ahead and drink it anyway?

 

[BIGJEFF]

so how much time can i give it...it's been more n 3 weeks...going on 4. it's not terribly cloudy, just not clear like the first two batches. just go ahead and drink it anyway?

I have the same problem with my orange wine...

 

[Minnesotamaker]

If you haven't tried pectic enzyme; give it a shot. I had the same problem with a batch that used gooseberry slurry. Although the gooseberry wine had pectic enzyme treatment and it cleared fine, the SP didn't want to clear. I treated it with pectic enzyme, gave it about a month, then hit it with superclear. After adding the superclear, it actually got worse. It then stayed cloudy for about 3 days without change and then miraculously fell clear overnight. Weird.

 

[countrygirl]

If you haven't tried pectic enzyme; give it a shot. I had the same problem with a batch that used gooseberry slurry. Although the gooseberry wine had pectic enzyme treatment and it cleared fine, the SP didn't want to clear. I treated it with pectic enzyme, gave it about a month, then hit it with superclear. After adding the superclear, it actually got worse. It then stayed cloudy for about 3 days without change and then miraculously fell clear overnight. Weird.

hmmm...next racking i will treat with pectin enzyme and will report back!
thanks lon!

 

[djrockinsteve]

I added some pectic enzyme to my newest batch of s.p. Technically you shouldn't have to use it but I believe it helps it to clear faster. That and a good whipping to degass helps.

 

[Woodbee]

Hey Girl.
Old Pee. I can't wait to see your label.
Brad

 

[countrygirl]

36 hours after 1 tsp. pectin enzyme and racking and sooo clear i can see the bottom from the top of the carboy...wth...
thanks for the suggestion!!