I sell a variety of wine and beer finings, but the other day I was asked a question I have never thought about before. A customer wanted beer finings (Isinglass, because he is allergic to shellfish) but the only ones I had were Chitosan (from crustaceans). The wine finings were available as Isinglass, or bentonite, but as they say that they are specifically for wine, I was left wondering if it would have made a difference to use wine finings in beer (or vice-versa come to that). Any ideas?
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hmmmmm
The original question was abour someone wanting finings that didnt contain shellfish, It was due to a shellfish allergy so gelatin would work as you say robert
For a vegetarian or vegan I'm afraid gelatin can contain animal products so it might not be the right one in that case
just a thought...
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bobN.G.W.B.J.
Member of 5 Towns Wine and Beer Makers Society (Yorkshire's newest)
Wine, mead and beer maker
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[QUOTE=Delmonteman;91511 Having said that, if beer is made properly and matured appropriately it should not require finings at all...[/QUOTE]
True but I think some people are just too impatient and want it to clear faster so they can drink it sooner. Ah, patience...a vital ingredient.
But is there any reason why you shouldn't use wine finings in beer, or beer finings in wine?Brewing: Black Rock Cider, Milestone Olde Home Wrecker, port wines
Conditioning: Oranje Bock Bier, about 30 demijohns of wine of various types
Drinking: Steam Beer, Czech Pilsner, Dark Ale, lots of wine, Moonshine
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Originally posted by lockwood1956 View Posthmmmmm
The original question was abour someone wanting finings that didnt contain shellfish, It was due to a shellfish allergy so gelatin would work as you say robert
For a vegetarian or vegan I'm afraid gelatin can contain animal products so it might not be the right one in that case
just a thought...
regards
bobhttp://www.winensuds.com/ Gotta love this hobby
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Originally posted by Emeraldclaire View PostTrue but I think some people are just too impatient and want it to clear faster so they can drink it sooner. Ah, patience...a vital ingredient.
But is there any reason why you shouldn't use wine finings in beer, or beer finings in wine?http://www.winensuds.com/ Gotta love this hobby
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