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I really appreciate all of the feedback and advice! I will continue to update and I am sure I will have more questions. I love making wine it’s so rewarding! The support in this forum is amazing 🙌

Thank you for replying. I’m just not sure what to do, if it’s ok then I will just let it do its thing. I don’t want to rush it. I have only used one recipe and that’s what the recipe and directions called for. I am still learning 🙃

Update: Should I rack off the fine lees into a new carboy? This is the recipe that I use, by this time I would be bottling so I’m not sure what to do. I’ve included a picture, there seems to be a lot of pressure pushing the airlock up but it doesn’t pop out. Thread 'Dragon Blood: Triple...

Thanks!! This is so helpful 😁 I’ve learned so much from both of you 🙌

Thank you! The recipe called for me to rack the wine to cleaned and sanitized six gallon carboy, leaving the gross lees (the stuff in the bottom) undisturbed. Add 1/4 tsp. Potassium Metabisulfite (stir) Add 3 tsp. Potassium Sorbate (stir) Degas very thoroughly: Add Sparkolloid* (or other...

Oh! Thanks for clarifying, I did add potassium metabisulfate. I will add some more tomorrow just to be safe. You are so knowledgeable! Thank you 😁

Thank you! I will check with my local home brew store for some Kmeta. Do you know How much I should I add to a 6 gallon carboy? I’m sure there are instructions on the packaging, just thought I’d ask. I really appreciate you helping me with this! 🫶🫶 Thanks again!

Hi everyone! Has anyone had a foamy sludge at the top of their carboy after racking and degassing? I thought it was done fermenting and racked it into the carboy, degassed with whip and drill for about an hour. Went to the store and came back to clumps rising from the bottom. This is a...