shanes66charger
Well-Known Member
Hey guys/gals.
I racked a 3 gallon batch with 2.5 lbs in about 2.5 gallons of water,{saved room for apples} O.G. 1.092
So it had pretty much cleared, so I went and bought another 3 gallon carboy and racked it onto a bed of 8 diced organic apples, two cinnamon sticks and two cloves.
Here's the question/concern! While i was racking i accidentally bumped the carboy enough towards the end of siphon, to stirr up a good bit of yeast. Not wanting to suck up TOO much, i left the left inch or so behind. Resulting in a fair amount of headspace!
I didn't want it diluted too bad, so I dumped in another 12 oz of straight honey!! Then topped with water about an inch below the airlock.
I am guessing as long as the yeast are still viable, they will wake up and go to work on the additional honey? How will this effect the apples?? Will it go nuts and ferment on the apples as well?
I plan on leaving it on the apples for 2 months {unless thats too long}, then ill rack off everything a last time.
PHEEWW sorry for the novel, any suggestions/tips welcomed!!
I racked a 3 gallon batch with 2.5 lbs in about 2.5 gallons of water,{saved room for apples} O.G. 1.092
So it had pretty much cleared, so I went and bought another 3 gallon carboy and racked it onto a bed of 8 diced organic apples, two cinnamon sticks and two cloves.
Here's the question/concern! While i was racking i accidentally bumped the carboy enough towards the end of siphon, to stirr up a good bit of yeast. Not wanting to suck up TOO much, i left the left inch or so behind. Resulting in a fair amount of headspace!
I didn't want it diluted too bad, so I dumped in another 12 oz of straight honey!! Then topped with water about an inch below the airlock.
I am guessing as long as the yeast are still viable, they will wake up and go to work on the additional honey? How will this effect the apples?? Will it go nuts and ferment on the apples as well?
I plan on leaving it on the apples for 2 months {unless thats too long}, then ill rack off everything a last time.
PHEEWW sorry for the novel, any suggestions/tips welcomed!!