Purportedly, the bacteria will settle to the bottom with the lees and get compacted in there, rendering them less effective at converting M to L. Stirring back into suspension gets them back into the working environment.
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Purportedly, the bacteria will settle to the bottom with the lees and get compacted in there, rendering them less effective at converting M to L. Stirring back into suspension gets them back into the working environment.
I typically rehydrate with ActiML and pitch the MLB into the wine, followed immediately with the full dose of OptiMalo nutrients. If for some reason the MLF goes on for several months, despite ALL other factors being in line (proper temps, proper SO2, proper pH, etc.) adding a little more nutrients may just do the trick. Wouldn't really consider that though until maybe 3 months down the road.
It's cool. I'll be able to recover from the attempted sabotage !
Kidding of course. It I knew I wasn't crazy. Obviously it's one of those things done depending on the vibe your getting from your specific situation. But not at all deemed "necessary".
Kidding of course. It I knew I wasn't crazy. Obviously it's one of those things done depending on the vibe your getting from your specific situation. But not at all deemed "necessary".
Sorry, I use a different protocol for co-inoculation versus adding MLB after AF. I do follow the above plan when coinnoculating. I lost track of your specific timing of adding MLB, didn't mean to be confusing.
That's on me. I hadn't realized I was re-issuing advice that was batch specific. And in hindsight, now makes perfect sense. Thank you kindly
