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I don't often use WineXPert kits. I am starting a Liebfraumilch and it contains a second bag of juice (.77Liters) labeled "reserve". As I read the directions, it has you add this reserve juice on day 15 along with Chitosan and kieselsol. Is this pouch intended for back sweetening? I've back sweetened before but never with .77 liters. Usually a small bottle. Seems like a lot of sweetening if that's what it is. Can I just dump it in my primary before pitching yeast or use only half the bag later? The kit is supposed to be semi-sweet. One other thing. I am not doing a full 6 gallons. I am going to cut the water back to bring it close to the volume of a five gallon carboy which is slightly more than five gallons. This eliminates having to add wine to top off the carboy at first racking. If I did decide to use only half of the reserve later, what would be the best way to store it for two weeks after the tab has been popped.
Appreciate the input.
Appreciate the input.