1 Gallon Raspberry (October 6, 2007)

jeskremer · Post by **jeskremer** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:23 am

DAY ONE

4 pints raspberries
5 c sugar

Tested the acid at 0.5%. Added .75 tsp acid blend to raise the level to 0.575%.
Starting SG of 1.085-1.090

jeskremer · Post by **jeskremer** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:23 am

DAY TWO

Added Red Star Premier Cuvee yeast.

jeskremer · Post by **jeskremer** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:24 am

FIVE DAYS, TWELVE HOURS

SG 1.020. Transferred to primary.

jeskremer · Post by **jeskremer** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:24 am

ONE MONTH

Racked off of the lees.

jeskremer · Post by **jeskremer** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:25 am

TWO MONTHS

Racked. Added 4T wine conditioner (potassium sorbate).

jeskremer · Post by **jeskremer** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:26 am

FIVE MONTHS

Racked again and bottled right after.

jeskremer · Post by **jeskremer** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:27 am

NINE MONTHS

Tasted a bottle four months after corking. Added 10 mL potassium sorbate to the bottle - delicious, sweet flavor.

jeskremer · Post by **jeskremer** » Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:28 am

ELEVEN MONTHS

Six months after bottling. Excellent

If any issues, maybe a slight, bitter aftertaste.

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