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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
If any issues, maybe a slight, bitter aftertaste.