Oops- guess the goblins are after me!

bearpaw8491 · Oct 31, 2023

I was supposed to add the remaining 10tsp of nutrient at S/G 1.073 but totally forgot -ugh!

S/G this morning is 1.012. Would you recommend adding the full remaining dose of nutrient at this point; 1/2 dose, or just let it ride and take corrective action later if the fermentation sticks at >.0990?

Thanks in advance and :hh

‘Paw
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winemaker81 · Oct 31, 2023

What yeast did you use? If it's high nutrient yeast, then I'd add at least a quarter dose.

BarrelMonkey · Oct 31, 2023

What kind of wine, what yeast and what nutrient? And how has fermentation progressed so far; still vigorous or slowing down?
Though regardless I think 1.012 (~3 brix) is way too late to add nutrient; I would be hesitant to make any additions below 1.040-1.050.

bearpaw8491 · Oct 31, 2023

Thanks Guys,
It's my traditional muscadine wine (one of Bryan's favorites since he moved South!

). I used Lalvin RC-212 which has medium nutritional needs. The fermentation is slowing a little but still dropped from 1.052 to 1.012 overnight. I was a little concerned about feeding "bugs"if I dosed now.
I plan to "splash" rack from primary to 54L demi tomorrow. Maybe the splash will add a little "umph". Think a 1/4 dose would be too much at racking?

winemaker81 · Oct 31, 2023

bearpaw8491 said:
Thanks Guys,
It's my traditional muscadine wine (one of Bryan's favorites since he moved South! ). I used Lalvin RC-212 which has medium nutritional needs. The fermentation is slowing a little but still dropped from 1.052 to 1.012 overnight. I was a little concerned about feeding "bugs"if I dosed now.
I plan to "splash" rack from primary to 54L demi tomorrow. Maybe the splash will add a little "umph". Think a 1/4 dose would be too much at racking?

RC-212 is known to produce H2S, so I'd add some nutrient. H2S is something to avoid.