AcidicOtis
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Hi all.
I am a college student, I could spend the money but I have already spent so much on just chemicals, grapes for wine, vines for a bitch-vineyard, etc. I saw some free SO2 tests on the internet but they are like $40 for 10 tests with a shelf life of like 4 or 6 months. I do not make wine this frequently and I do 1 gallon fermentations just to learn from my mistakes. I've had a couple batches where I swear oxidation occurred. I just do not want etOH -> CH3CHO as I do not want those smells or sweet tastes. I have a Norton batch right now that has been sitting/clearing for a nice amount of time (months). It tastes alright for the most part, a bit acidic, but comes with the nature of the grape. Anyways, I definitely do not want that shit to get ruined by oxidation. Anyone know of a way to manage SO2 levels in wines without spending a bunch? Much appreciated!
I am a college student, I could spend the money but I have already spent so much on just chemicals, grapes for wine, vines for a bitch-vineyard, etc. I saw some free SO2 tests on the internet but they are like $40 for 10 tests with a shelf life of like 4 or 6 months. I do not make wine this frequently and I do 1 gallon fermentations just to learn from my mistakes. I've had a couple batches where I swear oxidation occurred. I just do not want etOH -> CH3CHO as I do not want those smells or sweet tastes. I have a Norton batch right now that has been sitting/clearing for a nice amount of time (months). It tastes alright for the most part, a bit acidic, but comes with the nature of the grape. Anyways, I definitely do not want that shit to get ruined by oxidation. Anyone know of a way to manage SO2 levels in wines without spending a bunch? Much appreciated!