jevchance
Well-Known Member
For the record, I don't rack to a smaller container. However, I'm very good at losing very little must each time I rack. A racking cane is key.
As far as the sulfite and sorbate, I don't think they technically ever lose their effect. They are both chemical compounds that once present, do their job without changing. The potassium sorbate forms sorbic acid that inhibits yeast reproduction, and once added, I don't think yeast will ever effectively reproduce in that must ever again. However, I have not tried this and cannot confirm.
As for the general tomfoolery in this thread, I suggest to all to keep a thick skin (after all, it is an anonymous web forum).
As far as the sulfite and sorbate, I don't think they technically ever lose their effect. They are both chemical compounds that once present, do their job without changing. The potassium sorbate forms sorbic acid that inhibits yeast reproduction, and once added, I don't think yeast will ever effectively reproduce in that must ever again. However, I have not tried this and cannot confirm.
As for the general tomfoolery in this thread, I suggest to all to keep a thick skin (after all, it is an anonymous web forum).