It is still in the fermenter and yes the temp has been raised. I did put more yeast in it a week ago and I put Energizer and nutreint in it. I used the original sp recipe.
it's still in the bucket. i'm using a hydrometer
it's still in the bucket. i'm using a hydrometer
Tnuscan, I am stirring the must at least once a day when I work and 3 times a day when I'm off. I had the lid just lying on the bucket with a towel over top till tonight when I got home and put the lid on tight. I stirred it up real good and snapped the lid back on and it's bubbling about a count of 10 or 11
Awesome! You're doing fine sounds like 3 to 5 days maybe 7 till finishing.
I sure hope so.the condensation build up on the lid really smells of lemonade
Do you have a carboy?
Yes I do, I was waiting for the SG to go down so I can rack it over
I want to thank you and everyone who did give me some good advise. I left it go and my SG did drop under 1.10 and I racked it to my carboy tonight and it is still bubbling, just not quite as much. with my wine kit I followed that to a Tee and it seems to be fine. I guess I just need to wait a little longer with the SP. I don't care as long as it turns out like everyone raves about, my friends and wife will enjoy this as much as me!!!!!!I can see people sleeping on the pool deck nowI usually rack to carboy around 1.010 or so and let finish. I've had a few to finish in the fermenting pail by accident. The outside temps were in the upper 90's, the inside temps were 76deg. It finished in a week from pitching yeast. Never figured that one out to my satisfaction. They made nice wine though.
You mentioned a smell, there's times when you'll smell a little sulfur while fermenting, especially with a lid covering the pail. And this one does have a little bit of lemon(Pee) in it. Those darn skeeters a peein and all that. This will generally pass in a day or so. I use a 5 gallon paint strainer with 2 large rubber bands, over the open top, and lay a towel over it. It breathes better and no condensation, like the lid. I have a little activity around mine, (nosey pet) this gives me added security the towel won't get into the must or wine. Everyone has their preference.
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