Used to clear wine. Fining is the technique of adding substances to the wine to help clear them. Most stubborn hazes are colloidal (gluey substances) in nature and most fining agents are also colloidal. Finings act by neutralising the electrical charges on the haze forming particles so that they fall out of the solution. Sufficient to treat up to 270 Litres.
This is a 2 part finings and comes in 2 separate bottles and is suitable for clearing roughly 11 x 5 gallons.
Ingredients: Finings A is a Kieselsol solution, Finings B is a Gelatine solution. Contains gelatine, so this product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians — if you need a vegan-friendly fining, see our Bentonite for wine or Starbrite Finings for beer, both confirmed vegan.
Young's Clear It Finings
How to Use
Dose
5 / 10 / 15ml
of each part per 23L - mild / medium / heavy haze
Wait
1 hour
between A and B
Used for: Two-part finings (A = kieselsol, B = gelatine) that clear haze from finished wine, beer and cider.
When: Once fermentation has completely finished and the brew has been degassed.
Step by step
1Check fermentation has finished and stir gently to release trapped gas.
2Add Part A - per 23 litres: 5ml for a mild haze, 10ml medium, 15ml heavy - and stir gently for a minute.
3Leave for about 1 hour.
4Add Part B (the same amount) and stir gently - don't stir hard.
5Leave somewhere cool and undisturbed for 24-48 hours, then siphon off the sediment.
Good to know: Always A first, then B - never mix them together first. Contains gelatine - not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. It won't clear pectin haze - use pectolase in fruit wines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do I use?
Per 23 litres, use the same amount of each part: 5ml for a mild haze, 10ml for medium, 15ml for heavy.
How long between Part A and Part B?
About an hour. Add A, stir gently, wait about an hour, then add B.
How long until it's clear?
Usually 24-48 hours. Keep it cool and don't move the fermenter, then siphon off the sediment. See our guide to clearing cloudy wine.
Can I use it in beer as well as wine?
Yes - it's for wine, beer and cider. Only add it once fermentation has finished.
Is it vegan?
No - Part B is gelatine. Use bentonite or Starbrite for a vegan option.
