waiting 12 hours

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I have read somewhere recently on here... can't find where it came up but once you add the acid blend before fermentation, is it vital to wait the whole 12 hours?

I know it stresses the yeast or something like that, but is it ready to go after 6 or 8 hours?

 

[Yooper]

I have read somewhere recently on here... can't find where it came up but once you add the acid blend before fermentation, is it vital to wait the whole 12 hours?

I know it stresses the yeast or something like that, but is it ready to go after 6 or 8 hours?

No, it's fine to add the acid blend when you mix up the must. I think you're thinking of pectic enzyme, and how you shouldn't add that with sulfites, or with the yeast. The acid blend is fine!

 

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Oh ok yeah that's what it was... got it all confused. So looks like ill be pitching the yeast in the morning then

What do the pectic enzymes do for the wine?

 

[Tusch]

Pectic enzymes basically connect with pectins, which are present in fruits and fruit juices and help them fall out of solution. This is not always necessary, but it is if you heat the juice, because that sets the pectin like jelly.