I made a 6 gallon batch of chad. It finished dry, I added sulfites, clarifiers, degas, and rack several times. I did not add sorbate. It is very clear, no sediment at the bottom. I did not back sweeten as well. It been aging for a month in my 5 gallon carboy with a solid stopper. There is only about 1” between the stopper bottom and the wine.
I didn’t use a air lock because I didn’t want to keep check the water level.
Every 4 to 5 days, the stopper will get push out. I wonder if I am ready to bottle. I don’t want 25 time bombs. I like to bottle this weekend and wonder if it is okay to bottle as is.
I didn’t use a air lock because I didn’t want to keep check the water level.
Every 4 to 5 days, the stopper will get push out. I wonder if I am ready to bottle. I don’t want 25 time bombs. I like to bottle this weekend and wonder if it is okay to bottle as is.