Decided to enter a new thread.
Small batch, blend of Carmenere and Cab Sauv (3-2 ration)
Crushed and blended, mixed thoroughly. Let it sit for 24 hours and stirred well.
PH showed ~3.32
Left alone and pitched D254 on Saturday.
Must temp in the low 70s.
Punching down a few times daily, today checked PH and it is ~3.18
Fermentation still going but should be done in a couple days (haven't bothered to check SG).
Assuming the PH may drop even more, I'm afraid the malo culture may not work in such a low PH.
Would you guys adjust PH up before pitching MLB?
I only have potassium bicarbonate handy.
Small batch, blend of Carmenere and Cab Sauv (3-2 ration)
Crushed and blended, mixed thoroughly. Let it sit for 24 hours and stirred well.
PH showed ~3.32
Left alone and pitched D254 on Saturday.
Must temp in the low 70s.
Punching down a few times daily, today checked PH and it is ~3.18
Fermentation still going but should be done in a couple days (haven't bothered to check SG).
Assuming the PH may drop even more, I'm afraid the malo culture may not work in such a low PH.
Would you guys adjust PH up before pitching MLB?
I only have potassium bicarbonate handy.