Papinquack
Well-Known Member
I have 4 gallons of a concentrate recipe that has been in the primary for 30 days and is due for secondary. Problem is, I'm getting an abv of only 10.4%, and I want to bump it up to at least 12.5%. I've been using an off brand grape juice concentrate I found at Aldies instead of welches because its cheaper. The Aldis concentrate has always produced lower abv but this is the lowest. I'm leaning towards dissolving a cup of sugar in a little bit of the wine then re-introducing it to the primary. My question is; Do I just pour it right in and hope the yeast will attack it or do I stir up the must a little? If I do stir up the must should I let it sit another month?