Finally got my Port started last night with onlyone small hitch. The starting SG of my Must was 1.130 at a temperature of 74 Degrees. Had to let the Must sit for a while to get the starting temp down to 74 from the 82 degrees it was at when I mixed it. Gave me a chance to watch the Razorbacks get their butts kicked by USC though. The "The Hitch": The kit had a packet of oak powder included and the only mention whatsoever of it was that "It may be included in the kit", in the list of ingrediants. I read through the instructions twice and it never says a word about when to add the packet to the must. I know my Shiraz kit instructed to add it at he beginning but this kit is mum on the subject so I will wait until someone can tell me for sure when to add it. Following is picture of Must right after my thorough stirring to mix the juice and water.
Right on the 3 gallon mark..
Edited by: Waldo
Right on the 3 gallon mark..
Edited by: Waldo