RegionRat
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I have 3 - 6gal juice buckets actively fermenting. Merlot Syrah, and Malbec. They are, as of this morning , sitting around sg1.050, PH all 3 is in the 3.5is range. It was sugested to me when I picked up the juice to do MLF on them. I did not test for, nor did I sulfite any of the buckets.
I asked at the local wine supply shop and was told to use White Labs DYWM9 but he was out of it. I orders it online and was told they only had Wyeast 4007. TheDYWM9 I read you pitch at 1.020, the Wyeast 4007 I understand you pitch pitch when dry. I also read to be careful when adding Opti Malo Plus. Unconsumed Opti Malo Plus can add an off flavor. I also read do not sulfite till MLF is complete.
I kinda wanted to use the Withlabs because it is introduced during primary fermentation. The Wyeast is at the end and I read you have to monitor it till it is done, mix up the fine lee every day and purge with inert gas till MFL is complete. It sounds like it needs more attention then I am willing to give it right now.
Should I just skip the MLF? Can I do MLF later when I have more time?
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks,
RR
I asked at the local wine supply shop and was told to use White Labs DYWM9 but he was out of it. I orders it online and was told they only had Wyeast 4007. TheDYWM9 I read you pitch at 1.020, the Wyeast 4007 I understand you pitch pitch when dry. I also read to be careful when adding Opti Malo Plus. Unconsumed Opti Malo Plus can add an off flavor. I also read do not sulfite till MLF is complete.
I kinda wanted to use the Withlabs because it is introduced during primary fermentation. The Wyeast is at the end and I read you have to monitor it till it is done, mix up the fine lee every day and purge with inert gas till MFL is complete. It sounds like it needs more attention then I am willing to give it right now.
Should I just skip the MLF? Can I do MLF later when I have more time?
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks,
RR
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