volcano wine?

[jrh3]

ok i added some pot. sorbate to my 1 gallon watermelon wine to aid clearing,( its was started on 5/20/11) when i did it erupted like a volcano, it also does this if i add sugar. any ideas?

 

[Arne]

Sounds like either it is not degassed enough or you still have an active ferment. Not trying to be too smart, but there is a bright side to that. At least it was watermelon wine, light colored and not a dark red that stains everything. Don't ask how I know. Arne.

 

[jrh3]

lol yeah red does stain. thanks.

 

[cpfan]

The volcano is caused by CO2 in the wine.

BTW, potassium sorbate does not help with clearing.

Steve

 

[jrh3]

The volcano is caused by CO2 in the wine.

BTW, potassium sorbate does not help with clearing.

Steve

sorry i ment pectin enzyme

 

[Runningwolf]

I often times return my wine to a primary bucket for just a few minutes to add stabilizing agents and to use the drill stir mix for mixing/degassing. This helps to avoid those volacanoes then I splash rack back to a clean carboy.