Extra from primary fermentor

[Kujo66]

Can I put extra from primary in fridge to top off carboy after racking later? How long will it keep? Will cap stay on?

 

[BobF]

Put the extra in a smaller jug, bottle, or whatever and use a bung/airlock - no frig.

This is a great way to top up. I always make sure my batches are big enough to ensure an extra bottle on the side for just this purpose.

 

[blackfin1]

When saving some extra for topping off. do you use the juice before you pitch the yeast, or do you use the fermented juice?

Thanks,
Sal

 

[Flem]

Use the fermented juice (wine by this time). We usually use whatever is left after we transfer it from the primary fermentor to the secondary carboy. Put in into a container of appropriate size, airlock it, and save it for topping off later.

 

[Kujo66]

Do you know off hand a certain sized bottle and bung that works? I can look and try to match up a bung to a bottle myself but just thought maybe you might know. i.e... Like what size bung for a pop bottle?

 

[BobF]

Get a few #2 and #3. If you have those along with #6, #6.5 & #7s you'll be able to airlock just about any bottle/carboy

 

[robie]

Take one of http://finevinewines.com/XPListDet1.asp?MM_PartNumber5152 type of bung and turn it upside down with an air lock; it fits great on a standard wine bottle

 

[winemaker_3352]

Get a few #2 and #3. If you have those along with #6, #6.5 & #7s you'll be able to airlock just about any bottle/carboy

These should cover all bottles and carboys - I have all of these and have not found a bottle that these would not work with.

I like to make at least a gallon extra of whatever I am making. That way between the rackings, tastings, filtering, etc - I will come out with the right amount that i was targeting.