Lars Grogan
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Working on my second batch ever, using juice I got from a friend at a local winery. When I first tested the juice, the s.g. was greater than the hydrometer would measure. I had to dilute the juice to a 2:1 juice to filtered water ratio. My previous batch was from a kit and required no filtered water added. I do small batches in a 2 gallon bucket. My final product was 1.5 gallons and the initial s.g. ended up at 1.130. I added 1 1/2 campden tablets and 1/2 tsp of yeast (sorry, not savvy on what kind, but it is wine making yeast that came with the equipment set). That was 2 days ago.
I checked in on it this morning. One thing I immediately noticed was the condition of the airlock. On the previous batch, I would see large bubbles pop through every couple seconds at this stage. With this batch, I don't see it bubbling the same way...but...instead of the solution in the airlock being clear, it is filled with a lot of tiny bubbles. Is this a sign it is fermenting, just differently? Or does this indicate the process stalled?
I'm planning on letting it sit and retesting the s.g. on Saturday to see if the chemistry is changing. But thought I would solicit thoughts from those wiser than me so I'm prepared for what to do next (which sounds like I might need to add more yeast and restart).
Thank you!
I checked in on it this morning. One thing I immediately noticed was the condition of the airlock. On the previous batch, I would see large bubbles pop through every couple seconds at this stage. With this batch, I don't see it bubbling the same way...but...instead of the solution in the airlock being clear, it is filled with a lot of tiny bubbles. Is this a sign it is fermenting, just differently? Or does this indicate the process stalled?
I'm planning on letting it sit and retesting the s.g. on Saturday to see if the chemistry is changing. But thought I would solicit thoughts from those wiser than me so I'm prepared for what to do next (which sounds like I might need to add more yeast and restart).
Thank you!