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Craft A Brew Bentonite, 1 lb

Bentonite clay made into a slurry with warm water before it goes into the must. The label gives 1–2 grams per slurry.

Brewing chemicals & waterWine, cider, mead & kombucha
  • Label dose given
  • Slurry prep
  • 1 lb

Best for Fruit wines and meads

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Specifications

Use (per label)1–2 g in 1 oz warm water as a slurry
TypeBentonite clay
Size1 lb

As stated by the maker or seller. Specs can change between versions and sellers; confirm on the listing. We did not test this product.

From the maker

  • BENTONITE CLAY FOR HOME-BREWING - Craft A Brew’s Bentonite Clay is a fining agent that has been often used in the winemaking process. Bentonite Clay is a grey powder that is mixed with hot water and added to the must prior to fermentation.
  • CLARIFY & REFINE YOUR BREWS - Bentonite is a highly absorbent clay that acts as a clarifier, preventing cloudiness and haze in wines, meads, ciders, and juices, for a professional-grade finish.
  • ENHANCE COLOR & FLAVOR - Bentonite Clay binds to suspended yeast, sediment, and stubborn particles, removing them from suspension. The result is improved clarity, vibrant color, reduced off-flavors, and lower oxidation potential.
  • EASY TO USE - Use 1-2 grams (¼ to ½ teaspoon) of Bentonite mixed with 1 oz of warm water to create a smooth slurry. Add it pre-fermentation or during secondary fermentation for effective clarification. For best results, consider adding…
  • CRAFT A BREW QUALITY - Based in Orlando, FL, our mission at Craft A Brew is to stand as the trusted source for homebrew supplies. Guided by our core values of delivering top-notch ingredients, combining elegance with efficiency in…
Chemicals: label directions onlyUse sanitizers, cleaners, acids and salts only at the dilution and contact time on the label. Wear eye protection with acids and powders, add acid to water, keep them away from children and food prep. Star San is EPA-registered (Reg. No. 65001-1) as a no-rinse sanitizer at label dilution.Source: EPA Star San label
Sulfites and sensitive guestsCampden tablets and potassium metabisulfite add sulfites. Commercial wine at 10 ppm or more must say “Contains sulfites”; home wine is not labeled, so tell sulfite-sensitive guests (often people with asthma).Source: TTB: sulfite declaration
Brewing water chemistry calculatorSalt additions to ppm, SO4:Cl and residual alkalinity.

Full listing title: Craft A Brew - Bentonite - Fining Agent & Clarifier - Helps Prevent Cloudiness & Haze - for Better Clarity & Color - 1lb

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