jmichaeldesign
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I'm making some Vintners Reserve Sauv Blanc.
Following the instructions there doesn't seem to be anything sanitizing the must.
I have campden tablets for preparing brewing water, and I know I can sanitize the must this way.
I have the bentonite, concentrate and water all mixed, haven't pitched the yeast yet.
Should I crush up some campden tablets and sanitize it, or just follow the directions and pitch the yeast?
Also the instructions say it should start at 1.080 - 1.097 and its at 1.110 any worries here? I'm at the full 6 gallons and don't want to push the limits of my 6.5 gallon carboy any farther.
I know homebrew kits instructions get oversimplified for the beginner this is my first wine but I've been brewing for 7 years now so I know there's probably some things left out in the kit instructions.
Thanks.
Following the instructions there doesn't seem to be anything sanitizing the must.
I have campden tablets for preparing brewing water, and I know I can sanitize the must this way.
I have the bentonite, concentrate and water all mixed, haven't pitched the yeast yet.
Should I crush up some campden tablets and sanitize it, or just follow the directions and pitch the yeast?
Also the instructions say it should start at 1.080 - 1.097 and its at 1.110 any worries here? I'm at the full 6 gallons and don't want to push the limits of my 6.5 gallon carboy any farther.
I know homebrew kits instructions get oversimplified for the beginner this is my first wine but I've been brewing for 7 years now so I know there's probably some things left out in the kit instructions.
Thanks.