Perparing for the Fall: Maloactic Bacteria

[havlikn]

I have done mlf using small wyeast packets. This fall I want to purchase the dry powder that is set up for 66 gallons. Since I am going to be down 3 different 20 gallon batches, is there an easy was to split up the bacteria? For instance 1 tsp of bacteria treats 5 gallons of wine, etc? Thank You

 

[JohnT]

What I do is to simply weigh it out onto clean paper, then add it. I would not go by volume.

 

[manvsvine]

The easiest way is to get it started in a half gallon of wine for a few days then divide the liquid into the other containers you want to innoculate .

Check out the fear no mlf thread in the science section

http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f86/fear-no-mlf-43014/