Fermentation

[jw6520]

Looking for some more advice please.


I brewed some Blackcurrant cordial wine last night following Moleys thread. This morning I have checked the DJ and I have bubbles on the surface and bubbles passing through the airlock approx every 30 seconds. Is this OK? I was expecting there to be more activity after reading the thread. Am I just being paranoid? How long do I need to wait before I rack to another DJ?


Thanks

John

 

[Samarith]

Cordial wines usually ferment slower, typically the the cordials have preservatives in them that slow the yeasts reproduction.

2 bubbles per min is day good for day 1, took me 5 days and some emergency help to get mine above 1 bubble per 5 mins.

 

[Moley]

Agreed, cordial wines can be slow starters but it sounds like yours is showing signs of life. :thumb:

It could be a month before you need to rack.

 

[jw6520]

Thanks for the help fellas. :thumb:


What would be the ideal SG before I rack this?



Thanks again.

 

[Moley]

Depends how you like your wines, I prefer mine medium to medium-dry so I'd leave it until it reaches 1.000 or 0.995

 

[jw6520]

Thanks Moley......I'll bear that in mind.