Clarifying Barleywine

[BrewStef]

Has anyone used Bentonite Clay Clarifier on Barleywine before? I am considering addiing it to a secondary a few days before bottling.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Chairman Cheyco]

I've never used it on barleywine, but I have used it in other beers before with good success. I would think given the longer maturation periods required for barleywines, that finings would not be all that important.
I would use the bentonite as you would in any other beer.

 

[Exo]

No, but I've been to the Bentonite Hills near Capitol Reef National Park!