smpsmythWinemaker text me today asking if we can add some bentonite to clarify solids from the liquid to the bottom of the tank for easier filtration. Bentonite is an absorbent, swelling clay formed from aged volcanic ash. Usually used in wines without any issues but I ran some research…
smpsmythNew week, and a lot to happen this week. First round of ferment done, did 2 x 200l tanks with slightly seperate variables between the tanks, so need to test which performed better. Then will be a case of fine tuning and adjusting, which will be the hardest part. As with most thin…
smpsmythInformed today that we are going to need to do microbiology tests on the fermentation at 4 different stages across the lifecycle at a different, independent lab. The costs never stop coming for this it seems 😂
smpsmythGetting some liquid into tanks atm, this is all going to be the most risky part of the process