First Batch Today

[browndd1]

Today I made 5 gallons using Welch's Grape Juice. After adding all the sugar my ABV showed 17% on the hydrometer and I tried to add more water but ran out of room in the bucket. I did get it down to 15% ABV. If I only want 13% ABV in the end can I stop the fermentation when it gets to 2% ABV on the hydrometer rather than going to 1?

 

[ChuckD]

Only if you have a filter fine enough to remove yeast cells (doubtful) or if you heat it up (not recommended).

Better to take a little out and put it in a smaller container for fermentation. Then you can add water to the main batch. You can always use the extra to top up later.

 

[browndd1]

Only if you have a filter fine enough to remove yeast cells (doubtful) or if you heat it up (not recommended).

Better to take a little out and put it in a smaller container for fermentation. Then you can add water to the main batch. You can always use the extra to top up later.

 

[browndd1]

This was the batch that will set for 24 hours with the campden tablets in it. I will then add the yeast after this 24 hours. So how would you recommend I take a little out?

 

[ChuckD]

This was the batch that will set for 24 hours with the campden tablets in it. I will then add the yeast after this 24 hours. So how would you recommend I take a little out?

Get a smaller bucket. Let the must sit the 24 hours as-is then Stir it up and take out a gallon. Add water to the larger bucket to the target SG. I would leave the smaller one but you can adjust that one too if you like. make a yeast starter and add it proportionally to the two primary fermenters.

For secondary I assume you have a five gallon carboy? Get something smaller (gallon jug, wine bottles etc) for the small batch.

 

[ChuckD]

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