NC_Buckeye
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I've transferred 5 gallons to a 6 gallon carboy for settling. The fermentation has stopped, which is fine, but I'm worried about the excess air ( don't want vinegar) its air locked. Should I top it off or not worry about it and allow to rest?
This is my first time making cider, so thanks to all the great info I have found here .
If anyone cares:
10 gallons/ 2
Fresh pressed UV treated cider from local orchard. 2 pounds of dark brown sugar to each primary fermenter.
Used Wyeast 4766 each got its own packet
After a 2 weeks the fermentation slowed way down so I transferred to my 2 glass carboys.
The one Im leaving as is, the second I added a few cinnamon stick, coriander and sweet orange peel.
I did sample some in the transfer, very dry ( will back sweeten) not sure on the gravity, in all the excitement I forgot to get an OG. Oops learning. So I guess I will never know the FG. But the smell was quite strong.
Again thanks for all the info.
This is my first time making cider, so thanks to all the great info I have found here .
If anyone cares:
10 gallons/ 2
Fresh pressed UV treated cider from local orchard. 2 pounds of dark brown sugar to each primary fermenter.
Used Wyeast 4766 each got its own packet
After a 2 weeks the fermentation slowed way down so I transferred to my 2 glass carboys.
The one Im leaving as is, the second I added a few cinnamon stick, coriander and sweet orange peel.
I did sample some in the transfer, very dry ( will back sweeten) not sure on the gravity, in all the excitement I forgot to get an OG. Oops learning. So I guess I will never know the FG. But the smell was quite strong.
Again thanks for all the info.