6 OZ SPEEDY BENTONITE

ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: (FIN110) Speedy Bentonite makes the wine clearer, more stable, and more drinkable sooner. Also reduces off-flavors, oxidation and post-bottling sediment. Bentonite is a clay that has the unique ability to remove fine, undesirable particles from a finished wine in a very short period of time. It does so by collecting and dragging these problem particles to the bottom with electrostatic attraction and hydrogen bonding.

MAKING THE SLURRY: Mix 2 tablespoons of Speedy Bentonite with 1 pint of boiling water in a blender. Run blender on high for 3 minutes. Then let the mixture stand for 20 minutes. The slurry is now ready.

IF NO BLENDER IS AVAILABLE: Mix 3 tablespoons of Speedy Bentonite with 1 pint of boiling water in a sauce pan. Allow the mixture to cool, then put it in a wine bottle or similar. Shake for 10 minutes and let stand over-night. Shake again before using.

USING THE SLURRY: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the slurry mixture for each gallon of wine. Stir vigorously while adding the slurry. Continue stirring periodically for 30 minutes. Your wine will usually clear in 6 to 12 hours, however it is best to wait several days before bottling the wine to make sure all suspended particles have settled. Once the wine has cleared, siphon it off the sediment into a clean container and it will then be ready to bottle.

MAXIMUM DOSAGE: More slurry may be necessary to clear some wines. Additional doses can be added not to exceed 4 tablespoons of slurry mix per gallon of wine.

EACH 6 OUNCE JAR: will treat 70 gallons of wine.

INGREDIENT: Bentonite (CAS 52623-66-2)

PRODUCT QUESTIONS

Q	John (Lewes, DE) The bentonite I`ve used in the past, when mixed it becomes like clay. Is your Speedy Bentonite different? I would love a bentonite that is not as thick as clay.
A	CustomerService@ECKraus.com The bentonite we sell when mixed creates a slurry like substance. I would describe it a little thinner than newly mixed concrete.

Q	Bob (Rio Verde, AZ) I am mixing up some speedy bentonite slurry. Can I keep the left over slurry and use it in the future?
A	CustomerService@ECKraus.com It is not recommended to save the slurry for later use. I do not know how long it will last, but it does not last very long. It is best to make a fresh slurry every time you plan using the Speedy Bentonite.

Q	Dan (Astoria, NY) I`m uncertain as to when I should add the Bentonite solution in the wine making process.
A	CustomerService@ECKraus.com You add the bentonite once the fermentation completes to aid in clarification.

Q	Jane (Audubon, NJ) I have a question about using bentonite. Is bentonite used before sweetening and stabilizing a batch of wine? Or as the last process before bottling?. Also how long does it take the bentonite to complete its process?
A	CustomerService@ECKraus.com You use the bentonite prior to sweetening and adding potassium sorbate. Bentonite usually will clear a wine in 2-3 days, but sometimes it can take up to a week.

Q	Jeanne (Kennett Square, PA) Once bentonite has been made into a "slurry" can the left over slurry be used later or does it have a shelf life?
A	CustomerService@ECKraus.com The slurry will not be usable for more than a few days.