jambanks
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What is the purpose of citric acid in wine? I have seen a few recipes with it and a few without it. From what i can see i should add it to wines without citrus fruits in it? Would it be a major issue if i left it out.
Citric Acid Purpose
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Peapodmaster
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i think what it does in the end is means that there will be less of a bite. but i could be wrong. i always add cirtic acid when its asked for.. e.g. Rosehip wine. because rosehips arn't acidic.
aneray
Landlord.
High there Jambanks.
The link below goes into quite a bit of detail about acid in wine. Hope it helps.
http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/acid.asp
Cheers Neil
The link below goes into quite a bit of detail about acid in wine. Hope it helps.
http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/acid.asp
Cheers Neil
Firstly, yeasties work best in a slightly acidic environment.
Secondly, your taste buds will respond better to a wine with a bit of acid and tannin.
I understand from Wurzel that the correct term for a wine which is lacking in those factors is âflabbyâ, but go too far and you'll end up with something like a cheap Hock. Where fruits are high in acid (rhubarb, grapefruit, etc.) you might want to add some chalk to bring it down. Where fruits, veggies etc. are low in acids you will need to add some to get the balance right.
PS: Good link, thanks Neil :
Secondly, your taste buds will respond better to a wine with a bit of acid and tannin.
I understand from Wurzel that the correct term for a wine which is lacking in those factors is âflabbyâ, but go too far and you'll end up with something like a cheap Hock. Where fruits are high in acid (rhubarb, grapefruit, etc.) you might want to add some chalk to bring it down. Where fruits, veggies etc. are low in acids you will need to add some to get the balance right.
PS: Good link, thanks Neil :
jambanks
Active Member
Thanks for the information guys, I will have to read that link a few times to understand it properley Aneray.
Wendy1971
Regular.
works great as a descaler too :thumb:
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