Need help please

[Chilly-uk]

Hi all,

I am new to this forum and also the world of home brewing. I made a batch of IPA which was a huge success and family loved it so thought I would try wine next. However, I followed the instructions but unfortunately incorrectly read the hydrometer so processed a day early and the wine should have took 7 days to clear but after 2 weeks it is still cloudy and is really really sweet so isnt a chardonnay and still ferments over night-Anybody any suggestions please or have I ruined it?? Thank you

 

[Chippy_Tea]

If you haven't added the stabiliser you could get more yeast and see if it will ferment more.

 

[Chilly-uk]

Hi, yes I have added the stabiliser on the 5th day rather than the 6th day.
Would you say its knackered and ready for the sink??
Thanks

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I wouldn't give up just yet, i mistakenly put the stabiliser in a 30 bottle kit instead of the yeast so hydrated the yeast and the stabiliser didn't stop it fermenting, you will need to hydrate a sachet of yeast to give it its best chance, follow the instructions in the video.

 

[Chilly-uk]

I wouldn't give up just yet, i mistakenly put the stabiliser in a 30 bottle kit instead of the yeast so hydrated the yeast and the stabiliser didn't stop it fermenting, you will need to hydrate a sachet of yeast to give it its best chance, follow the instructions in the video.

Thank you, most helpful always good when A video shows you how so thanks again....

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Keep us posted.

 

[Chilly-uk]

Keep us posted.

Will do thank you, gonna giv it another week without touching it and see if it carries on fermenting and if not ill have to see whaere I can buy yeast from that is open due to covid19

 

[Mr_S_Jerusalem]

Amazon got some, and EBay. Check sender country first

 

[Chilly-uk]

Amazon got some, and EBay. Check sender country first

Do you know if its any ale yeast or a specific one needed?
Thanks (sorry if a stupid question)

 

[Mr_S_Jerusalem]

You can get wine yeasts specifically for restarting, but I suspect any general purpose wine yeast will suit the purpose

 

[Chilly-uk]

You can get wine yeasts specifically for restarting, but I suspect any general purpose wine yeast will suit the purpose

Thats perfect thank you

 

[Chilly-uk]

You can get wine yeasts specifically for restarting, but I suspect any general purpose wine yeast will suit the purpose

Does this look ok to you:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232680444896

 

[Mr_S_Jerusalem]

That’s the one I was thinking of.

Make sure you do what Chippy suggests with the hydration thing

 

[Chilly-uk]

That’s the one I was thinking of.

Make sure you do what Chippy suggests with the hydration thing

Perfect just purchased now so should be here by end of the week.
Yup I will doenload the video to the ipad so I can follow it to the book and fingers crossed it will work. Thank you so much for your helps guys its highly appreciated

 

[Chilly-uk]

I wouldn't give up just yet, i mistakenly put the stabiliser in a 30 bottle kit instead of the yeast so hydrated the yeast and the stabiliser didn't stop it fermenting, you will need to hydrate a sachet of yeast to give it its best chance, follow the instructions in the video.

The yeast has now been done exactly as the video suggests so see what happens now, its in the hands of the yeast thanks all will keep you posted on the progress.
Im guessing 7 days?????

 

[Chippy_Tea]

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[Chilly-uk]

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One more question Chippy, would you just leave it for a week or would you stir daily??
Also shall I test the levels daily??
Thanks

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I would leave it a week before testing it.

 

[Chilly-uk]

I would leave it a week before testing it.

Hi Chippy,
unfortunately didnt change it one bit in over a week so has gone down the sink ah well onto the next batch which is cider
Thanks for your help tho, was worth a try. Stay safe.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

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