How much Potassium sorbate?

[Neeshac]

I have 5 gallons of hard cider about to go into the carboy. Would someone be so kind as to share how much Potassium Sorbate to add so I don't have a mess on my hands later?

 

[vacuumpumpman]

It is a 1/2 Tsp per gallon

 

[Duster]

don't add sorbate unless you plan to back sweeten and make sure the cider is dry before you add it.

 

[Runningwolf]

In addition to what was said above, in order to be effective your kmeta needs to be up to par also.

 

[Turock]

If it's cloudy, don't add sorbate now. Sorbate only works in clear wine.

 

[reefman]

Duster,
Love the wine glass in your avatar! What's that hold...1.5 liters? I need to get me a set of those for weekends!
Doug

 

[vacuumpumpman]

Duster,
Love the wine glass in your avatar! What's that hold...1.5 liters? I need to get me a set of those for weekends!
Doug

I was thinking the same exact thing !!
Then I would be limited to 1 glass of wine a day

 

[Neeshac]

Well dang, I already added the Sorbate before I got the message to wait until it clears. I will absolutely back sweeten this wine. Is there any harm in having extra sorbate in there?