Cider Digest #0277

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 · 8 months ago

Subject: Odd film on top 
Date:    Sun, 18 Apr 1993 17:27 EDT 
From: Phil Hultin <HULTINP@QUCDN.QueensU.CA> 

So, this year I scale up my production, and for the first time 
I run into a problem. 

I have 10 gal. of cider in my cellar, which was made from the same 
sweet cider feedstock I have used for the past two years.  I did 
not attempt to sterilize it, but pitched Wyeast 1028 to it, and 
fermented at 15C since last November.  In previous years I have 
used dry wine or champagne yeasts. 

The problem:  Despite fining with Polyclar, the cider is still 
very cloudy.  I have used pectic enzyme in three separate doses 
and it has produced precipitate, but the cloudiness persists. 
Also, there is a thin white film over the top of the liquid. 
There are no detectable off tastes (yet). 

Any diagnosis?  And, more important, any guidance?  RSVP by email. P. 

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