too much must

[froeschli]

i started a 1 gallon batch of dragonblood, and it's fermenting so actively, that my primary was overflowing. too much must - i've read about foaming, but after my other 2 tries, i didnt think it could be THAT bad - haha.
i poured some into a big jam jar and have it in the fridge for now.

so, i see 3 options on how to proceed (apart from throwing it out)

- leave it in the fridge for a week or so, then rack the main batch and use it to top up
- freeze it (i've read people do it with grapes to re-use in another batch)
- throw it in a wine bottle, and use a balloon as air lock (I'd have to get some, but they are easy enough to come by, whereas i can't make it to a wine store until in a week or so)

any of those a 'not so bad' idea?

thanks,

karin

 

[dessertmaker]

I'd go with your first option. Keeps it simple,

 

[Arne]

Have posted this before, but here goes for folks that havn't seen it. Put your primary in a pan, tray or whatever it will fit in to catch any overflows. A large plastic garbage bag works well. Sit the primary in it and kinda pull it around the bottom for a couple of inches. A bit of prevention makes for a much easier cleanup. Good luck with your projects, Arne.

 

[fivebk]

Keep it in the fridge untill fermentation slows down and then add it back to the primary bucket and let it finish with the rest.

BOB