Colonel Porter
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Folks,
Started one of these kits a month ago, it's had longer than expected first and second ferment but has been under air lock all the time.
Siphoned off last night to stabilise and de-gas and was quite impressed with how it's progressing, but I'm fraid it doesn't seem much like a Valpolicella. Not very dry and not much fire to it.
According to the intructions it should be ready for the bottle in a week, and I can't see its character changing so much in the short - medium term. Is it one for the back of the pantry?
Can anyone explain the outcome?
Despite its non-Valpolicella-ness it's very drinkable.
Cheers Col. P.
Started one of these kits a month ago, it's had longer than expected first and second ferment but has been under air lock all the time.
Siphoned off last night to stabilise and de-gas and was quite impressed with how it's progressing, but I'm fraid it doesn't seem much like a Valpolicella. Not very dry and not much fire to it.
According to the intructions it should be ready for the bottle in a week, and I can't see its character changing so much in the short - medium term. Is it one for the back of the pantry?
Can anyone explain the outcome?
Despite its non-Valpolicella-ness it's very drinkable.
Cheers Col. P.