SueMac
Well-Known Member
My Chocolate Orange Port is close to being done, according to the time
frame guidelines. Naturally, I'll take a hydrometer reading first.
Two questions:
1. is it too late to fortify with brandy? The directions with the kit didn't
specify when to add. I went on RJ Spagnols website and found that I
should have added it when I added the f-pack. Is it too late to add now?
My plan is to rack it next week so I was hoping I could still add. Would
the sugars in the brandy wreak havoc and cause refermentation?
2. I don't have the means to filter the wine which is recommended.
Instead, I expect to rack it at least once before bottling. Am I risking
"bottle bombs" from residual sugars?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
frame guidelines. Naturally, I'll take a hydrometer reading first.
Two questions:
1. is it too late to fortify with brandy? The directions with the kit didn't
specify when to add. I went on RJ Spagnols website and found that I
should have added it when I added the f-pack. Is it too late to add now?
My plan is to rack it next week so I was hoping I could still add. Would
the sugars in the brandy wreak havoc and cause refermentation?
2. I don't have the means to filter the wine which is recommended.
Instead, I expect to rack it at least once before bottling. Am I risking
"bottle bombs" from residual sugars?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!