Strawberry Apple Wine

[Wade E]

Just be careful not to push it with the fruit as they can spoil. I
usually dont go more than 7 but I dont really know how long they can
stay in. Every recipe I've read said to take them out in 5 to 7 days.
Does anyone ever ignore this and whats the longest anyone has ever
pushed on batch of fruit as I would like to know.

 

[EdGy]

Excellent question. I would think there is a limit of protection provided from the alcohol that has been produced. Still watching the burbing as an indicator has when to rack.

 

[OGrav]

I wenteight days on a blueberry wine with no ill effects. Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants though and something like peach I would like to move sooner rather than later. I usually dont cover my primaryfermenter airtight either; you could probably go for awhile, but don't be afraid to leave plenty of yeast in suspension on the first rack.