C codeman Senior Member Joined Aug 10, 2014 Messages 298 Reaction score 35 Feb 11, 2015 #1 Gruner veltner Brix 22.4 TA 0.59 Ph 3.38 Would you adjust anything? I'm thinking of using 71b-1122 for the yeast. Would you use D47?
Gruner veltner Brix 22.4 TA 0.59 Ph 3.38 Would you adjust anything? I'm thinking of using 71b-1122 for the yeast. Would you use D47?
ibglowin Moderator Staff member Administrator Super Moderator Joined Jul 7, 2009 Messages 28,516 Reaction score 55,168 Location Northern Nuevo Mexico Feb 11, 2015 #2 I would knock down that pH (an increase the TA) just a bit. I like my whites to zing on the pallet especially something like a groovee. Something around 3.2-3.25 on the pH side. Let your taste buds be your guide in the end.
I would knock down that pH (an increase the TA) just a bit. I like my whites to zing on the pallet especially something like a groovee. Something around 3.2-3.25 on the pH side. Let your taste buds be your guide in the end.
C codeman Senior Member Joined Aug 10, 2014 Messages 298 Reaction score 35 Feb 11, 2015 #3 Should I do that pre or post fermentation?
ibglowin Moderator Staff member Administrator Super Moderator Joined Jul 7, 2009 Messages 28,516 Reaction score 55,168 Location Northern Nuevo Mexico Feb 11, 2015 #4 Its always best to do adjustments pre-fermentation but a white is easier to adjust post fermentation (vs a red) IMHO.
Its always best to do adjustments pre-fermentation but a white is easier to adjust post fermentation (vs a red) IMHO.