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Old 23-10-2007, 07:07 PM posted to rec.crafts.winemaking
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Default mold in primary fermentation stage

On Oct 22, 1:01 pm, pp wrote:
Press ASAP and then watch it with an eagle eye. Might want to avoid
ML. Keep sulfite levels up.

Pp

On Oct 20, 7:05 am, "



wrote:
I have been making wine from grapes at home for several years and
never encountered this problem. During the primary fermentation stage
I noticed some mold on the top of the cap of some in a few of the
primary fermenters. I am working with alicante and grenache grapes for
the first time and have heard that this is not uncommon with these
grapes. As I said before, I never encountered this before. the weather
here has been exceptionally hot, in the 70s during the day and 50s at
night.


I removed the cap with the mold and set these primary fermenters
aside. Any ideas about what I should do? I appreciate your help.
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Quick update, I added some more yeast to accelerate fermentation. The
mold has dissapeared and I will take a reading for SG with the
anticipation of pressing this weekend. So far so good.
Orlando

 

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