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1 Gallon Raspberry (October 6, 2007)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:23 am
by jeskremer
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

Re: 1 Gallon Raspberry (October 6, 2007)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:23 am
by jeskremer
DAY TWO

Added Red Star Premier Cuvee yeast.

Re: 1 Gallon Raspberry (October 6, 2007)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:24 am
by jeskremer
FIVE DAYS, TWELVE HOURS

SG 1.020. Transferred to primary.

Re: 1 Gallon Raspberry (October 6, 2007)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:24 am
by jeskremer
ONE MONTH

Racked off of the lees.

Re: 1 Gallon Raspberry (October 6, 2007)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:25 am
by jeskremer
TWO MONTHS

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

Re: 1 Gallon Raspberry (October 6, 2007)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:26 am
by jeskremer
FIVE MONTHS

Racked again and bottled right after.

Re: 1 Gallon Raspberry (October 6, 2007)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:27 am
by jeskremer
NINE MONTHS

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

Re: 1 Gallon Raspberry (October 6, 2007)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:28 am
by jeskremer
ELEVEN MONTHS

Six months after bottling. Excellent :D If any issues, maybe a slight, bitter aftertaste.