cider finished - questions

[scottvin]

I am limited in fermenters currently and was wondering if I can add sorbate/sulfite and a clearing agent to my cider that is in the primary fermenter. Is there any reason why not to?

Thanks!

 

[aellis]

sure, it shouldn't be a problem. a lot of people don't even rack their cider to secondary.

 

[mopar318]

I wouldn't. My cider smelled terrible in primary but smelled awesome after just a day in secondary.

 

[punkrawkgeek]

@mopar318 did you add anything to it?

 

[mopar318]

Nope. I racked then cold crashed.

 

[EpicCider]

I also would recommend trying to get it to a secondary. Plus you want to mix in the sorbate/sulfite/pectin, but not with lees.

A lot of people don't find it necessary, but I really think it helps the overall cider.

 

[punkrawkgeek]

I haven't added anything to my cider, except for nutrient. It has been going for about a week now... Smells like cider. What does the pectin/sulfite/sorbate do to the cider??

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