North Mountain Supply - BT-1lb Food Grade Bentonite Clay (1 Pound)

Great addition to brewery supplies!

This was my first time using bentonite as a clarifier so I was trying to stick to the instructions on the label. My first attempt gave me a clay glob that had no hope of dissolving and I was a bit confused. After looking into it a bit I found that the right way to do it is to start with the half cup of hot water, then very slowly sprinkle in the two teaspoons of bentonite. Don't add it all at once, sprinkle some and stir until it's dissolved, then repeat until the two teaspoons are done. Once I got that worked out I was able to pitch it in and it worked pretty well at flocculating the floaters.

Bentonite clay can indeed be tricky to work with due to its unique properties and application methods. It's important to handle it carefully and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.If you're finding it difficult to use, you're not alone. Many users may face similar issues, especially if they're new to working with bentonite clay. It might be helpful to reach out to fellow brewers or consult online forums for tips and advice on how to best utilize this product. Additionally, experimenting with different techniques or adjusting your process could potentially improve your experience with bentonite clay.Remember, while it may require some trial and error, mastering the use of bentonite clay can significantly enhance the clarity and quality of your mead or wine. Don't hesitate to seek support and keep refining your methods until you achieve the desired results.

Im a guy whos making some dingy welch's & great value homemade wine, sure a lot of yall are in the same boat. One pet peeve I had was "Wow, this is pretty opaque!". Wine isn't only about the taste and smell, but its about the appearance. The aesthetic. If you care about the aesthetics of your wine, this does the trick! I put it in mid-fermentation, not too soon but not too late. If you put it in around that time it shouldn't affect the taste (clay does not have smell). All of the clay stuff just falls to the bottom and you can just discard it when it gets too low. One problem I had was getting it in the top, and I'm pretty sure I broke more than one rule in the wine making rule book. I literally took a leftover chopstick and swirled it around as best as I could.... and then i shook it cause it didn't do the trick. I digress though! It's some professional stuff

I never used bentonite for wine that I made. It worked surprisingly fast. Only minor problem is how much it has to be stirred to get all of it mixed in with the water. I am glad that I bought it. It makes things so much easier.

Good clean product

Super super happy cleared my meets right up love the color of my wines and stuff is awesome uses directed be super pleased

I had a batch of mead that refused to clear. I added this and it was clear in a day. Just be sure to follow the instructions. You need to add boiling water and add the clay very slowly while stirring. Don’t stop stirring till it’s dissolved. Then make sure to let it sit for an hour. After that it works great.