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Hi lostacres, old thread but wondering how long you were storing in ibc totes and how did u control the headspace? Thanks a ton for your time!!

Thanks for the info everyone! So I’m thinking too much SO2 going into secondary and possibly adding more yeast nutrient at secondary? The white wines are the only Wines with noticeable troubles in them. Maybe after a few more days the copper treatment maybe help more? I’ll report back. Thanks...

Thanks for the reply! That could be it. Maybe With the white wines opposed to everything else I can’t just add Kmeta at each racking. Hmmmmm? The whites just seem so fussy! Thanks!

Hi! After receiving the juice: - rack the juice into 60 Gallon fermenting tub with lid. - I treat with a dose of Kmeta then let sit 24-48hrs. - I add yeast nutrient then an hour later add the yeast - within 24 hrs see a nice ferment starting to happen (around 60-65 degrees room temp) - stir...

Hi! Appreciate the reply! I’m glad you said whites are a greater challenge. Others have told me whites are easy but not in my case! Could you please tell me your racking schedule and bulk aging before bottling? And how long you bottle age? It should taste pretty much how you want it before...

Hi! Thanks for the response! Red Star Pasteur Blanc and I did use the amount of Yeast nutrient instructed on packaging. Also, do u recommend how long bulk aging white wine in stainless steel tank with floating lid before bottling? I wonder if that has anything to do with it? All the other...

Hi everyone! Every time I try to make White Wines from juice links Pino Grigio I get the burnt rubbery smell and off flavors. I make a bunch of other fruit wines and red wines from juices and they always seem fine. I ferment the white wine juices at lower temperatures and have tried Copper...

Hi everyone! Is there a filter I can just use with my transfer pump to clear the wine? That would be good for 50 gallon batches? Hoping to save some money by using my existing pump. Any suggestions would be great thanks!

Ok great thank you!

Great thanks so much! Last question. Would this be considered a Sanitizer as well? Really appreciate your time :)

Hi stickman thank you! Can you tell me what the % ratio would be? As in how much per gallon? Like is it 1 tbsp per gallon? Etc... appreciate the help

Hi everyone! Does anyone know the ratio of Sterox cleaning powder for tank cleaning and bottle cleaning? I don't see it anywhere on the bag? And can't find a definite Sterox to water ratio online. Thanks!!

Hi! It's just a couple 300 liter tanks. Floating lids.

Hi! Thanks for the response! It's actually a 50 gallon batch (yes fifty). I hoping the Cider House yeast works well:)

Hi Everyone! I am making and apple cider wine(hard cider) using fresh pressed cider. I added yeast nutrient per the packaging. I bought some Cider House Premium Cider Yeast and now I see it contains yeast nutrient already. Will there be too much yeast nutrient now? Show I go with a different...