fining

fining Definition

fin·ing (fīn′iŋ)

noun

the refining or clarifying of liquids, metals, etc.
any substance used for clarifying liquors

Etymology: ME < finen, to refine < fin, fine

fining Usage Examples

Converse of object

use: Marble won't use finings - commonly made from fish bladders - to clear the yeast from finished beer.
add: You could also add wine finings if you want, but I've never needed to.
make: David showed us some swim bladders ( used for making finings!

Modifies a noun

etc: A superior express wine making kit ready in 3-4 weeks Yeast, finings etc.. .

Noun used with modifier

isinglass: Within the brewing industry, isinglass finings are added to the cask in liquid form to assist sedimentation of yeast and proteins.
copper: Carrageenan copper finings help to settle out malt protein and the hop bed is used to filter the hopped wort.
wine: You could also add wine finings if you want, but I've never needed to.

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