Pectin

[Vlabruz]

Something interesting I just came across. Maybe it'll help someone of it actually works

 

[BigDaveK]

I was reading about the very same thing this past weekend. The one I read additionally said the test isn't immediate. It may take an hour or two.

Oh, gosh. I just realized my topics for casual reading now includes wine making.

 

[winemaker81]

This is good to know -- thanks for posting.

In general I add pectic enzyme to fruit wines prior to fermentation, so there's no need to test. Also keep in mind that depending on what was added to the test glass, it may render it poisonous.

 

[barryjo]

This is good to know -- thanks for posting.

In general I add pectic enzyme to fruit wines prior to fermentation, so there's no need to test. Also keep in mind that depending on what was added to the test glass, it may render it poisonous.

I would appreciate a bit of explanation about the "poisonous" part. I am unaware of what the problem is.I never consume what I put in the test glass.

 

[Ohio Bob]

Rubbing alcohol is poisonous. Grain alcohol, Everclear, is not except if you drink it like water.

 

[barryjo]

Never considered rubbing alcohol for testing.

 

[winemaker81]

I would appreciate a bit of explanation about the "poisonous" part. I am unaware of what the problem is.I never consume what I put in the test glass.

Bob said it. When I saw "rubbing alcohol", my first thought was, "danger, danger, Will Robinson!" I keep anything that cannot go in the wine in a separate drawer from additives.

If testing with hardware, e.g., hydrometer, the wine is fine as long as everything is clean and sanitized. I use a FermTech wine thief to check SG, as it's wide enough to accept a hydrometer, and release the wine back into the container when done. I keep the thief clean and sanitize before use.

ANY chemical? Yup -- toss it!

 

[Vlabruz]

Bob said it. When I saw "rubbing alcohol", my first thought was, "danger, danger, Will Robinson!" I keep anything that cannot go in the wine in a separate drawer from additives.

If testing with hardware, e.g., hydrometer, the wine is fine as long as everything is clean and sanitized. I use a FermTech wine thief to check SG, as it's wide enough to accept a hydrometer, and release the wine back into the container when done. I keep the thief clean and sanitize before use.

ANY chemical? Yup -- toss it!

The thief just doesn't work for 1 gallon batches

 

[winemaker81]

The thief just doesn't work for 1 gallon batches

Good point! I forget this, as I make very few small batches, although I have excess in 4 liter jugs.

 

[winemanden]

I think I've got a wine thief somewhere. At least that's my explanation for all those empty bottles!