When to take SG reading

[jonti007]

When do I take SG readings when making a Kenridge showcase Malbec. Is it before I put the benotite in or after, or does it not make any difference
Cheers John

[lockwood1956]

When do I take SG readings when making a Kenridge showcase Malbec. Is it before I put the benotite in or after, or does it not make any difference
Cheers John

When do the instructions say to check it?

when making kits....always follow the instructions omitting no detail no matter how slight....especially with the top end kits.....tis a lot of money to waste if you mess up!


once you get some experience under your belt, you may modify a little like some of us do.




personally I always put the bentonite in at the very start of making a kit...dissolve it in 1 litre hot water, it dissolves easier.

regards
Bob

[rjb222]

The Bentonite in kit making is always the first addition. I put in 4 litres warm water and sprinkle in the bentonite while stirring this breaks up the bentonite and makes a nice slurry i then add in the juice and finish toping up with water give everything a mighty good stirring take the SG and pitch the yeast.

[lockwood1956]

Forgot to add.......



the bentonite would NOT alter the SG

[cpfan]

Unless the instructions are different for the UK, the Ken Ridge Showcase instructions call for the bentonite to be added prior to making the batch up to 23 litres (5 Imp gallons). So the sg would be taken once the must is brought up to the full 23 litres.

http://www.vinecowine.com/userDocs/LegacyShowcse6wkinstruct2008.pdf

Steve

[jonti007]

bentonite

Right I have a much better idea now, although if Bentonite is a clearing agent why put it in at the beginning or is this for a different purpose?
John

[wurzel]

Right I have a much better idea now, although if Bentonite is a clearing agent why put it in at the beginning or is this for a different purpose?
John

Bentonite needs to be well mixed into the wine so having it in there from the start archives that end

[cpfan]

Right I have a much better idea now, although if Bentonite is a clearing agent why put it in at the beginning or is this for a different purpose?
John

1. It is always a good idea to follow instructions the first time (at least) you do something.

2. Bentonite is a multi-purpose product, but it is not a standard clearing agent. It primarily gets rid of protein haze. This can be done in the primary or later. If done later, apparently a much larger dose is appropriate, and much more stirring. Bentonite also aids the yeast during fermentation by providing nucleation points. The action in the wine of the CO2 generated helps the yeast and bentonite to circulate through the must/wine.

Steve

[jonti007]

Bentonite

Thanks CP, now I have got it Thanks