Cider Clear Pot

Cider Brite finings is a very powerful form of dry isinglass finings. Isinglass is one of the most effective fining agents available, however, it needs to be kept cool to ensure the product does not denature and lose its efficacy. To overcome this, Harris Homecraft have freeze-dried the isinglass, extending its shelf life and ensuring it can be stored at virtually any temperature without losing any of its characteristics.

Why Use Finings? Although cider will eventually clear by themselves, sometimes this could be many months. Finings have a dual benefit when you add them to your beer, wine or cider. Firstly, they attach to the haze and make it heavier, so it starts to settle quicker. As this is happening, the finings keep absorbing the proteins that make up the haze, constantly getting bigger and heavier so it clears quickly.

Secondly, when the haze has sedimented out, the finings start to compact it, making less wastage. The sediment in its compact form is not so easily disturbed, reducing the likelihood of cloudy cider when pouring from a bottle.

Instructions for use: Add two level teaspoons of powder into half a cup of previously boiled or distilled cold water. Whisk with a fork for 1 minute to thoroughly mix. Leave for 15 minutes, then whisk again before adding to 23 L (5 US Gal) of cider at the end of fermentation. This has the benefit of producing the finings with 100% activity, so you are using more powerful and stronger finings. This results in clear wine quickly with more compact sediment.We also recommend that you filter your wine using a Vinbrite filter to give your wine commercial clarity.