I assume that everyone adds the bentonite at the initial stages of primary
fermentation, correct?

No,

I believe however that it is common practice in most kits in order to
speed things along.
John Dixon
"Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote in message
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> I assume that everyone adds the bentonite at the initial stages of primary
> fermentation, correct?
>
>

I have a Brew King kit in progress. I added the bentonite at the beginning
as the instructions said. If I had other instructions, maybe I would
consider leaving it for the end. I don't know if it is better or not.

"Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote in message
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> I assume that everyone adds the bentonite at the initial stages of primary
> fermentation, correct?
>
>

From what I've read on this site, you should follow the directions which
come with the wine kit. For those of us who make fruit wines, I don't add
bentonite unless the wine has not cleared which could be six months from the
end of the primary ferment. I've only used bentonite once, this past month
with a 7 month old dandelion wine which wouldn't clear.
Darlene

"Willie" > wrote in message
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> I have a Brew King kit in progress. I added the bentonite at the beginning
> as the instructions said. If I had other instructions, maybe I would
> consider leaving it for the end. I don't know if it is better or not.
>
> "Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I assume that everyone adds the bentonite at the initial stages of
primary
> > fermentation, correct?
> >
> >
>
>

I have had kits that advise bentonite at the beginning, but some advise adding
it after secondary fermentation.


have a Brew King kit in progress. I added the bentonite at the beginning
>as the instructions said. If I had other instructions, maybe I would
>consider leaving it for the end. I don't know if it is better or not.
>

Kits do it that way. If making wine from scratch I never add it unless I
need it and I do not know that until the wine is made.

Ray

"Pleasantly Surprized" > wrote in message
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> I assume that everyone adds the bentonite at the initial stages of primary
> fermentation, correct?
>
>