Hi everyone. I am new at wine making and I just made my second wine kit. With the first one I followed the kit directions. With the second kit, I got more adventurous and decided to split the 6 gallon batch into two 3 gallon batches. One half I made per instructions, the second half I added a spiral oak stick.
I now realize I should have sanitized the stick, but at the time I was concerned the sanitation liquid (I use StarSan) would soak into the oak and later release into the musk. Therefore I did not sanitize it.
Is this something I should be concerned about? Also next time, how long should I soak the stick in the sanitizer? How long is enough? And lastly, should I rinse after using StarSan? I have heard some people rinse, and some say no need to rinse.
I greatly appreciate everyone's input. Thank you!
I now realize I should have sanitized the stick, but at the time I was concerned the sanitation liquid (I use StarSan) would soak into the oak and later release into the musk. Therefore I did not sanitize it.
Is this something I should be concerned about? Also next time, how long should I soak the stick in the sanitizer? How long is enough? And lastly, should I rinse after using StarSan? I have heard some people rinse, and some say no need to rinse.
I greatly appreciate everyone's input. Thank you!