Runningwolf Super Moderator Supporting Member Joined Mar 1, 2009 Messages 20,302 Reaction score 2,222 Jun 19, 2010 #1 I have a one gallon batch I need to use it in. Will I hurt the wine using it in such a small batch. It is a one gallon vidal ice wine with a 1.06 sg.
I have a one gallon batch I need to use it in. Will I hurt the wine using it in such a small batch. It is a one gallon vidal ice wine with a 1.06 sg.
W Wade E Premium Joined Jul 3, 2006 Messages 33,224 Reaction score 291 Jun 19, 2010 #2 I wouldnt usethe whole packet for 1 gallon, just eye up what would be close to 1/6th of each packet.
winemaker_3352 Senior Member Joined Feb 21, 2010 Messages 5,432 Reaction score 53 Jun 19, 2010 #3 I used the whole thing for my 1 gallon strawberry wine. Didn't think it would hurt since it said up to 5 gallons. But - we will see how it turns out..
I used the whole thing for my 1 gallon strawberry wine. Didn't think it would hurt since it said up to 5 gallons. But - we will see how it turns out..
Green Mountains Senior Member Joined Nov 29, 2009 Messages 879 Reaction score 2 Jun 19, 2010 #4 I agree with Wade...I did that recently with one gallon. Eye it up, even if you just go half a packet of each it's certainly enough.
I agree with Wade...I did that recently with one gallon. Eye it up, even if you just go half a packet of each it's certainly enough.
W Wade E Premium Joined Jul 3, 2006 Messages 33,224 Reaction score 291 Jun 19, 2010 #5 I dont think it will do more then maybe strip a little color and just create a lot of lees at the bottom which will make it harder to rack such a small amount already of wine off of.
I dont think it will do more then maybe strip a little color and just create a lot of lees at the bottom which will make it harder to rack such a small amount already of wine off of.
Runningwolf Super Moderator Supporting Member Joined Mar 1, 2009 Messages 20,302 Reaction score 2,222 Jun 19, 2010 #6 ok thanks, then I will probably put it through the .45 filter. LOL