MontyPython
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Sorry for the newb question, but this is the first fresh juice batch that I'm making and wanted to get some feedback on timing here.
I started the 6gal batch back in Sept '12 and it's gone through all the major stages, and knock-on-wood is shaping up really nicely.
Put it through MLF right after primary (end of Oct), then a month or so of oak aging with two different toasted oak staves (Dec-Jan). Since then has just been resting with an airlock in my wine cellar at about 58º-62º avg temp. I added only just a little K-meta when I racked it off the oak back into the glass carboy but not much.
So the question is, when should I stabilize it? Not sure I'm going to clarify it because it's really quite clear already... is that done before or after I stabilize it (not sure if that is different with juice vs kit)
And then how much longer after, and approximately when should I go ahead and bottle it. Want to give it a chance to do it's "thing" but also want to get it bottled before there is any chance of it spoiling.
Thanks!
Stephen
I started the 6gal batch back in Sept '12 and it's gone through all the major stages, and knock-on-wood is shaping up really nicely.
Put it through MLF right after primary (end of Oct), then a month or so of oak aging with two different toasted oak staves (Dec-Jan). Since then has just been resting with an airlock in my wine cellar at about 58º-62º avg temp. I added only just a little K-meta when I racked it off the oak back into the glass carboy but not much.
So the question is, when should I stabilize it? Not sure I'm going to clarify it because it's really quite clear already... is that done before or after I stabilize it (not sure if that is different with juice vs kit)
And then how much longer after, and approximately when should I go ahead and bottle it. Want to give it a chance to do it's "thing" but also want to get it bottled before there is any chance of it spoiling.
Thanks!
Stephen