The "sulfite" packet in the RJ Spagnols is 4.8 grams - which by my calculations is somewhere a little above 8/10 of a teaspoon (please correct me if I'm wrong). This is larger than 1/4 teaspoon (or less) recommended if you want to bulk age.
Is this because that dosage is required for the degassing phase, which is right after RJS has you adding the sulfite packet?
Or is it because you need that much to counteract the potassium sorbate that RJS has you add right after adding the sulfite?
Or is it because it is possibly something other than potassium metabisulfite, perhaps potassium bisulfate?
Thanks in advance!
Is this because that dosage is required for the degassing phase, which is right after RJS has you adding the sulfite packet?
Or is it because you need that much to counteract the potassium sorbate that RJS has you add right after adding the sulfite?
Or is it because it is possibly something other than potassium metabisulfite, perhaps potassium bisulfate?
Thanks in advance!