Dragon Blood questions

[winesleeper]

Started a 6 gallon batch of Dangerdave’s Dragon Blood today. The recipe calls for 3 tsp of pectic enzyme to be added. I’m guessing that this is in powder form. I have liquid pectic enzyme, which calls for 1/8 tsp per gallon. So I added ¾ tsp to my 6 gallon batch. Is this correct? If not, can I add more after adding the yeast? Thanks

 

[jamesngalveston]

3/4 will work...the berries are pretty soft and easy to break down..so you should be just fine...
I have liquid and powder..both work fine.
My liguid says 6 drops per gallon..not sure what 36 drops would measure.

 

[DirtyDawg10]

I followed Dave's recipe on my first batch and followed the bottle on the second batch and it didn't seem to make a difference. I also used the liquid on both of mine.

 

[winesleeper]

Great ! I'm going to stick with the 3/4 tsp for this batch, which is what the bottle stated. Don't know how many drops are in a teaspoon. Does anybody know?

 

[winesleeper]

Next Question DB

After my 1st racking of my DB I filled my 6 gallon carboy and about half of a gallon jug. I don't know how much potassium metabisulfite, potassium sorbate and sparkolloid to add to the half gallon. Plan on using it to top up my carboy later for ageing.

 

[turkeylipz]

Don't worry and just drink the half gal. You'll have too much headspace for any long term aging.


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[Winenoob66]

lol aging dragon's blood lol good luck with that