4. Conclusion
The exposure of the apricot brandy to the lower temperatures (−1◦C) caused chill haze formation. All membranes (200, 450 and 800 nm) tested were proved as efficient for decreasing the content of ethyl palmitate and ethyl laurate, the main causes of chill haze in strong alcoholic drinks. Furthermore, all brandy samples were stable after the re-exposure to lower temperatures. The best sensory characteristics were recorded after the
filtration on 800 nm pore size membrane which has imposed as the best solution.