Ok, trying to figure this out on my own, read a bunch of books etc, but still have a totally stupid question...
I am starting my first run of wine. Not kit form, I sat last night and cleaned and mashed 17 lbs of strawberries in a strainer bag, got everything mixed and added yeast tonight. I am following the recipe from the EC kraus handbook for my first attempt.
My weird question, everything says to cover closely at the beginning of ferment (day 1 for me), because the yeast needs oxygen to multiply. Is a clean cotton towel over my primary, bungee corded in place acceptable for the first 5 days? Am I doing this wrong?
Thanks!
Will
I am starting my first run of wine. Not kit form, I sat last night and cleaned and mashed 17 lbs of strawberries in a strainer bag, got everything mixed and added yeast tonight. I am following the recipe from the EC kraus handbook for my first attempt.
My weird question, everything says to cover closely at the beginning of ferment (day 1 for me), because the yeast needs oxygen to multiply. Is a clean cotton towel over my primary, bungee corded in place acceptable for the first 5 days? Am I doing this wrong?
Thanks!
Will