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brazedowl
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Well it depends on how MUCH sulfates. And unless you know how much they put in it's going to be hit and miss. But I bet they're just going to prevent wild thingers from taking hold so not a ton of sulfates. Since you bought it already, give it a try see what happens, give us feedback on the brand/store so we can have more knowledge on that situation.
So I have a 5 gallon carboy and wanna make a little start jar on the side with the lemon sugar and full packet of champagne yeast to see if it starts to ferment before making my larger batch. Any thoughts on the recipe for a 1 liter starter jar ?
brazedowl
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well that could be good. Just keep in mind that with the acidity of the lemon juice it takes a little longer for it to take off than with most other juices. But this is a good idea. Try to start it with the same mix of lemon-water-sugar as will be in overall recipe if you can.
So!
11% gravity 1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 sugar
2 cups water
Plus water from pitching
1 packet 118 champagne yeast
2 hours later action happening small bubbles forming already to surface
Gonna try it out full scale.
Wish me luck
Well it's been two days after I added the starter. No action at all
I'm thinking it's since I ran out of yeast nutrients that maybe the yeast is having a hard time with the acidity level of the lemons
I'm trying to make another starter again to pitch
I'm thinking it's since I ran out of yeast nutrients that maybe the yeast is having a hard time with the acidity level of the lemons
I'm trying to make another starter again to pitch
