second fermentation time?

[miranda28]

Hey everyone! I'm just wondering when should I be racking my white wine to the carboy for secondary fermentation? The initial SP.GR 1.070, on day 6 now and reading is 1.040. Does that sound right?

Miranda

 

[bristolcity]

Is fermentation slowing down now ie longer between bubbles in your airlock I'd wait at least a week before racking from primary to secondary and it also depends on what alcohol percentage your going for id wait until your sg is between 1000-1005 looking at your original sg reading that should give you around 11-12% abv

 

[miranda28]

It is slowing down more and more as the days go by, today its a bubble or two a minute. Would it wreck it if i did move it to the carboy? I def. Dont want it very strong, or i wont drink it lol, id be happy with a 7 or 8%. Just enough to feel wonderful and shiny, but at the same time i dont want to have to do shots with its too crazy to drink by the glass. I do however have to get a few more batches done before the -50 degree winter begins again, i dont think id have a hope in hell fermenting at that temp.

 

[DoctorCAD]

NEVER use time between bubbles in an airlock as any measure of activity.

Rack when the SG is down to about 1.020 or so.

Oh, and 1.070 down to 1.000 is 9%. If it gets to .990 (possible) 10.5%

 

[miranda28]

I forgot to mention that this is not from a kit, but a welsh juice experiment

 

[DoctorCAD]

I forgot to mention that this is not from a kit, but a welsh juice experiment

Really doesnt matter, but its good practice to tell us what you are working on.

 

[calmingapple]

Hi Miranda,

I'd love to get an update from you when your welchs experiment is done.
I might give it a go myself. I am trying my first ever apple wine from store bought apple juice (here in Canada it's SunRype apple juice), so very similar procedure.

Keep us updated!

I forgot to mention that this is not from a kit, but a welsh juice experiment