Adding Pectolace

[Dylan Parsons]

Hi,
I have racked off my second batch and it is very cloudy, well actually iTools more like a latte than cider. Can I still add Pectolace in order to clear it up a bit, as I did at first with the other batches or is it too late?

Dylan

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[Andrew Lea]

On 07/11/2010 09:27, Dylan Parsons wrote:
> Hi, I have racked off my second batch and it is very cloudy, well
> actually iTools more like a latte than cider. Can I still add
> Pectolace in order to clear it up a bit, as I did at first with the
> other batches or is it too late?

This is covered on my website and in my book. You can add it but it
won't be so effective after fermentation because the enzyme is denatured
by alcohol. I'd suggest to add at least twice as much as normal and then
hope!

It's *Pectolase* by the way (a trade or generic name for a fungal
cocktail of pectin destroying enzymes).

Andrew

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[Dries Muylaert]

Pectolase can be a solution. However, as Andrew indicated you'll need the maximum dose, because of the presence of alcohol. And keep in mind a low temperature of the most also makes a higher doses necessary, as is probably indicated on the product.

If the most is working, it simply will not clear out. The fermentation keeps moving the particles. You might solve that by cooling the cider to about 5° Celcius, fe. by putting it outside if you have that possibility. Once fermentation calmed down you will see if gravity alone gets the particles down. You could try with a liter in a plastic open bottle in the fridge. If that doesn't provide a clear juice in a week or so, try pectoenzyme or analyse if there isn't any other problem.

 

 

2010/11/7 Andrew Lea <y...@cider.org.uk>

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[Dylan Parsons]

Thanks both and sorry for my poor typing earlier today. I will check back on Andrew's website later and add some Pectolase. Good fun this cider making!!

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[Andrew Lea]

On 07/11/2010 10:32, Dylan Parsons wrote:
> I will check
> back on Andrew's website later and add some Pectolase. Good fun this
> cider making!!

This is the relevant page http://www.cider.org.uk/part5.htm It is early
days though, and as Dries says there may be some natural clarification
and sedimentation yet to take place. Give it time and maybe try a cool
place.

Andrew

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