First batch....

[HoppyDaze]

So I started a Orchards Breezin Mist a couple weeks ago. I'm at the stage where you add all the clearing stuff and stir. From what I understand is I jut add all the stuff in fermenter (in order according to instructions) mix it all together and recap the fermenter. It goes into secondary later down the road, correct? Ah! I just read that you transfer to another fermenter before mixing the clearing stuff in. Guess I'm not doing it tonight...no clean fermenters

Any other tips or suggestions before I dig in tonight?

thank you

 

[mbird]

If you are planning on stirring in the fining agents, the only thing I would add is that you stir gently to avoid introducing any o2 into the beer.
mark
Beer Diary...

 

[HoppyDaze]

this is wine and the instructions say to stir vigorously after racking to secondary while adding the clearing agents

 

[etp777]

Yep, you're stirring vigorously to degas. Still shoudl be enough SO2 dissolved in from the potmeta.

Most common mistake for first time winemakers with these kits is not degassing enough> I know I had that issue mroe than once.

 

[mbird]

my mistake, I thought you were talking about beer
mark
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[HoppyDaze]

OK so I just put my wine into the secondary fermenter. I degassed for well over 10 minutes; I can tell it did something significant because my house REEKS! How long is that going to last???

wow