Denny32
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Rogue Yeast? Fermentation started and going along well....... However I have yet to add the pitch the yeast.
I recently started a batch of Chokecherry wine using the following recipe.
CHOKECHERRY WINE
8 QUARTS JUICE [22# STEAMED EXTRACTED CHOKECHERRIES] (22lbs. Frozen, thawed and Bagged Chokecherries)
2 BOTTLES WINEXPERT RED GRAPE CONCENTRATE
9# SUGAR
6 1/2 CAMPDEN TABLETS
4 tsp LIQUID TANNIN
5 tsp ACID BLEND
4 oz AMERICAN OAK CHIPS [TOASTED] (will add when I rack)
2 VANILLA BEANS (one large bean sliced added to primary. second bean to secondary)
S.G. 1.087 water to 6½ gallons
12 hours later----
3 tsp PECTIC ENZYME
3 tsp YEAST ENERGIZER
6 tsp YEAST NUTRIENT
12 hours later
LALVIN RC-212 YEAST
I do have a Chocolate Raspberry Port in a primary next to it, but I always clean and sanitize all equipment prior to use or when checking the next primary. Could it be a yeast from the Grape Concentrate (Global Vintners)?
Question: Would you let the yeast working do its thing, or pitch the Lalvin RC-212 now as well? I have noticed in the last 24hrs the start of fermentation.
Thank you for any help.
Denny
I recently started a batch of Chokecherry wine using the following recipe.
CHOKECHERRY WINE
8 QUARTS JUICE [22# STEAMED EXTRACTED CHOKECHERRIES] (22lbs. Frozen, thawed and Bagged Chokecherries)
2 BOTTLES WINEXPERT RED GRAPE CONCENTRATE
9# SUGAR
6 1/2 CAMPDEN TABLETS
4 tsp LIQUID TANNIN
5 tsp ACID BLEND
4 oz AMERICAN OAK CHIPS [TOASTED] (will add when I rack)
2 VANILLA BEANS (one large bean sliced added to primary. second bean to secondary)
S.G. 1.087 water to 6½ gallons
12 hours later----
3 tsp PECTIC ENZYME
3 tsp YEAST ENERGIZER
6 tsp YEAST NUTRIENT
12 hours later
LALVIN RC-212 YEAST
I do have a Chocolate Raspberry Port in a primary next to it, but I always clean and sanitize all equipment prior to use or when checking the next primary. Could it be a yeast from the Grape Concentrate (Global Vintners)?
Question: Would you let the yeast working do its thing, or pitch the Lalvin RC-212 now as well? I have noticed in the last 24hrs the start of fermentation.
Thank you for any help.
Denny