Fpac storage?

[sbrad701]

Hey all. I'm getting ready to make an Fpac for my plum and was wondering if the fpac can be stored until ready to use or do I have to use it right away? If it can be stored am I supposed to freeze it?

 

[Tom]

depends how long till you will use it. Did you start the wine yet? I add mine after adding the k-meta and sorbate and transferred out of the secondary. After adding the f-pac add clearing agents.

 

[sbrad701]

I plan to use it next weekend. I just transferred from secondary about 3 weeks ago. I added kmeta and sorbate then. I plan on racking next weekend and thought that would be a good time to add fpac.

 

[Tom]

Why wait? Do it now. No reason to wait another week. Once you add the f-pac add the clearing agent.

 

[sbrad701]

Thanks Tom. That's the problem. My HBS was closed for inventory today and couldn't get any clearing agent but bought the plums to make fpac. May take a chance and see if the plums will last a few more days.

 

[St Allie]

Make the fpac now and store it in the fridge..Once the sugar syrup is in there.. it'll last.you've already stabilised the wine.. add the finings later.. it'll be fine

Allie

 

[sbrad701]

Thanks Allie. I think I'll go that route.

 

[Nubz]

i cant imagine it would hurt to freeze it either if someone needed to keep it for a while
could end up a little watered down which i dont think is a huge problem just adding some more flavor to it would fix that

 

[Tom]

And WHO say you can't add clearing agents later. I usually wait a few days to a week before I add my Isinglass or SuperKleer.

 

[St Allie]

You can bottle syrups for later use too Nubz.. I do with citrus..

.. bottle boiled syrups and seal (use within 6 months) .. or can ( preserve in jars) them and waterbath them for use up to 18 months.

It's a little more effort.. but saves on freezer space.. and drying fruits is ok for pies and stuff.. I just find that dried fruit leaves odd flavours if you use them for wines.

Allie

 

[St Allie]

And WHO say you can't add clearing agents later. I usually wait a few days to a week before I add my Isinglass or SuperKleer.

I often leave my wines to clear naturally..with no added finings at all.

Allie

 

[Tom]

Bottom line is it dont matter ... either way will work fine. Add some pectic enzyme to the f-pac to prevent haze.