need advise, welchs wine quit at 1.020

[ninjamonkey]

I did one gallon batch of Welch's from concentrate. I did 3 cans and 1 cup sugar. Unfortunately forgot to get OG. pitched flieschmanns dry active and had mild ferment for a few days then quit. Tested gravity and got 1.010. So I let it go a few more days and tested and got 1.012. So at that point I racked and repitched 1118 with 1/2 tsp nutrient and 1/4 fermaidk. Let it go two more days with no activity tested today and got 1.020! What the hell! Why is the gravity going up? I did taste it and it seems like it has a lot of alcohol but still very fruity. Did this just finish very fruity or do you think something can get it to ferment dry?

 

[CoastalEmpireWine]

What's was your starting S.G.

 

[ninjamonkey]

I forgot to take original gravity

 

[CoastalEmpireWine]

How much wine are you making?

 

[ninjamonkey]

Just one gallon

 

[CoastalEmpireWine]

I'm gonna say your starting S.G. was probably pretty high. I made welch wine and I didn't have to add any sugar at all, I actually had to add water to bring it down from 1.116 or something like that

 

[ninjamonkey]

Thats what im leaning towards too

 

[CoastalEmpireWine]

Your S.G. Isn't changing at all?

 

[ninjamonkey]

The SG seems to be rising. It went from 1.010 to 1.012 and the last one was 1.020. I don't know.., I think it just finished sweet.

 

[CoastalEmpireWine]

Check it now and reply back with what it is

 

[ninjamonkey]

Lol, well i already put it in the fridge to start clearing it. It still tasted well enough to me to drink. But next batch im getting the OG for sure.

 

[CoastalEmpireWine]

Yea make sure you get that, and don't forget to test your pH and acid levels