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Eating and Drinking => Homebrew => Topic started by: Tattyanne456 on July 28, 2009, 09:23

Title: To rack or not to rack that is the question
Post by: Tattyanne456 on July 28, 2009, 09:23

Hi all, I have made some blackcurrant wine, and damn I wish I kept a record of dates etc. I am at the stage where I have given it its first racking, yesterday, after it had been bubbling away beautifully for approximately 5-6weeks. It was still bubbling yesterday, but a lot of sediment had formed and I didnt want to leave it sat on old yeast for too long. My problem is that it now isn't doing anything! Should I add a little more sugar, or wait a couple of days to see if it picks up again, or ? The level of water in the airlock is indicative of some build up of pressure on the inside, but not much.

Title: Re: To rack or not to rack that is the question
Post by: Zeb on August 02, 2009, 14:45

bit late repling but I've only just joined...

After racking off the pulp, it takes the yeastie beasties a little while to get going again.

As for adding more sugar.....
What was the starting S.G. ?
What was the S.G when you racked ?

Title: Re: To rack or not to rack that is the question
Post by: Tricky on August 04, 2009, 21:32

Im in the same predicament except its only been going for 4 weeks, I havent racked it yet, i don’t have a hydrometer so any suggestions on how to get it going again?

Title: Re: To rack or not to rack that is the question
Post by: Zeb on August 05, 2009, 08:00

rack it off the pulp and have a little taste.
can you detect any sweetness or is it dry ?

Title: Re: To rack or not to rack that is the question
Post by: Jay Dubya on September 15, 2009, 20:22

Hi, there is no need to rack until the ferment is over you have about 4 weeks till the yeast starts eating the lees and ruins the wine on racking add 1/2 campden tablet.