RJ Spagnols RJ Spagnols Cru Select Gewurztraminer

[GaDawg]

I will make this kit next. It comes with elderflower for the primary. I also have 2 oz of extra elderflowe. Should I add extra, add it to 2nd fermentation or save it for another time? And how much should I add?
Help please!

 

[salcoco]

I would stay the course with the amount provided with the kit. if additional used can overpower the wine and it will take a year or more to reduce the flavor to a drinkable level. if you insist I would ferment per instructions take off a gallon post fermentation and add extra elderflower to the separate gallon as an experiment. I would use the dosage from the kit divided by 6 to get a per gallon amount. taste test the extra gallon periodically to prevent over dosing the flavor.

 

[GaDawg]

That’s a great idea, experiment with a gallon.
The dried flowers go in the primary, so I may try to extend the fermentation by decreasing the temp. I’ll put an old wet t-shirt around the fermenter and a fan.