RJ Spagnols Thin white ring in bulk ferment

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Dantheman

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Hey I have a few reds in bulk and the other day I noticed my Amarone had a thin white milky ring on the very top (I attached photos)
is this something to be concerned about? I haven’t opened it since being transferred to bulk and has a good seal on the bung
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There might have been some sort of substance/residue that was in the carboy or was carried over when you last racked. As long as it doesn't smell/taste funky, I wouldn't worry.

If you're super concerned, pull it out with a syringe, discard and top back up. I would take that opportunity to sample the wine (rack if that's what you had planned to do next month) and probably add a level 1/4 tsp dose of kmeta (assuming this is 6 gals).
 
Hey I have a few reds in bulk and the other day I noticed my Amarone had a thin white milky ring on the very top (I attached photos)
is this something to be concerned about? I haven’t opened it since being transferred to bulk and has a good seal on the bung
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On another subject. That carry handle you have on the carboy has been known to snap the neck. I never use them. Too much weight. You are better off using a milk case or building a crate of some sort for your carboys. Others may disagree.
 
On another subject. That carry handle you have on the carboy has been known to snap the neck. I never use them. Too much weight. You are better off using a milk case or building a crate of some sort for your carboys. Others may disagree.
I have some, but never use them to lift a full carboy. I think it is certainly worth noting. Others here have referred to them as the devil! 😄
 

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