Picking up my grapes in the morning

[ibglowin]

The first time we do this we are all clueless. I felt the same way when I started. You might see if the home brew store has a TA kit or at least a decent 10ml syringe you could buy. You may need 2 gallons of acidulated water but add one and check Brix.

 

[geek]

The syringe has a scale but only down to 1ml on each line, nothing in between, so I will check another one.

 

[ibglowin]

You need something like this with decent graduations on it.

 

[berrycrush]

The syringe has a scale but only down to 1ml on each line, nothing in between, so I will check another one.

I use a small electronic weight scale with 0.01g sensitivity. I measure the weight instead of the volume then convert it. I found it lot more convenient than reading volumes off a pipette or syringe.

 

[berrycrush]

Brix and PH numbers

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Is this from m&m? What a long selection list which I wish my local supplier can feature. I find it interesting just reading it and comparing the characteristics of each variety. Thanks for sharing

 

[ibglowin]

That would work also as long as your scale is accurate and trustwrthy. The OP doesn't have a scale however.

I use a small electronic weight scale with 0.01g sensitivity. I measure the weight instead of the volume then convert it. I found it lot more convenient than reading volumes off a pipette or syringe.

 

[geek]

Ok Mike, added about 1gal and a quarter of acidulated water, SG seems to be in the ~1.093 give or take.


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[ibglowin]

That sounds much better. Have you estimated your must volume? Use the formula for volume of a cylinder and take measurements of your Brute and must height.

 

[geek]

That sounds much better. Have you estimated your must volume? Use the formula for volume of a cylinder and take measurements of your Brute and must height.

No I have not. It was close to the rim of the brute.


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[geek]

Still having a hard time getting a good SG reading because the Hydrometer is not freely moving or bouncing because the must is thick, trying to filter some liquid and will try again.
So far I have used one and a half gallon of acidulated water.
I was also getting a reading of 1.100


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[Boatboy24]

Varis,

I don't have a refractometer, so I feel your pain. What I do is partially submerge a fine mesh strainer into the must and scoop out the liquid inside the strainer with a measuring cup or some other large cup. I can then take that sample and pour it into a test tube and put the hydrometer in there. Obviously, there are still some solids, but very small solids and not nearly as many as if you just scooped a sample directly from the primary.

 

[ibglowin]

Close to the top rim of a 32 gallon Brute?

No I have not. It was close to the rim of the brute.

 

[geek]

After adding 1 and 3/4 of a gallon of that water it is close to the rim.
The SG seems to be around 1.100 so I think I am going to pitch the yeast and don't mess with it more?????


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[geek]

hydrated 4 packets of RC212 with go ferm and pitched...let's pray to the Lord...

 

[cmason1957]

No I have not. It was close to the rim of the brute.

If you are close to the rim of your fermenting bucket, you will probably need to split this into two buckets. You need 18 inches or more for your cap to rise up. Otherwise all that stuff will be all over the floor.

 

[Boatboy24]

I agree with cmason. If you haven't formed a cap and are near the top, you are going to have BIG problems. Separate some juice and grapes into another container. You can blend back when you rack to secondary.

 

[ibglowin]

I am confused, 7 lugs should have fit easily into a 32 gallon Brute with room to spare. Can you post a pic?

 

[geek]

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[Boatboy24]

That's going to be close!!

 

[ibglowin]

Yep! Gonna be close for sure. You still have the 20G Brute or did you take it back?