bilbo-in-maine
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I started a batch of Oregon Yam Hill County Pinot Noir on 11/29. I have
ignored it until this evening, when I checked SG and found it down at
1.002, figured it was time to get in a carboy. Washed and sanitized the
only one available along with tubing and drained out of the primary
using the spigot.
This kit is a rich, heady brew right now, still fermenting actively,
with a strong odor. It came with two 30 gram packets of oak dust which
left a major mess at the bottom of the pail, more of it than grape
goop. I let a little drain to the carboy.
It has a deep, opaque color right now.
I mentioned the "bouquet". The whole time it was fermenting there were
snide remarks from others and for two days the whole house really was
filled with the odor. Should lead to great things!
Here it is, on the left, with its mates the Viognier (middle) and Old
Vines Zin (right), all dressed for winter in snow suits and mittens.
More pics hopefully in later stages.
I'm pretty sure AAAStinkie did one of these too. Maybe he will show his in his inimitable style - hope so
Where might Poly take us next?!!
ignored it until this evening, when I checked SG and found it down at
1.002, figured it was time to get in a carboy. Washed and sanitized the
only one available along with tubing and drained out of the primary
using the spigot.
This kit is a rich, heady brew right now, still fermenting actively,
with a strong odor. It came with two 30 gram packets of oak dust which
left a major mess at the bottom of the pail, more of it than grape
goop. I let a little drain to the carboy.
It has a deep, opaque color right now.
I mentioned the "bouquet". The whole time it was fermenting there were
snide remarks from others and for two days the whole house really was
filled with the odor. Should lead to great things!
Here it is, on the left, with its mates the Viognier (middle) and Old
Vines Zin (right), all dressed for winter in snow suits and mittens.
More pics hopefully in later stages.
I'm pretty sure AAAStinkie did one of these too. Maybe he will show his in his inimitable style - hope so