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Newbie question regarding second carbouy
On 5 Feb 2004 18:24:47 -0800, (Jack) wrote:
>It appears that many folks rack from the main fermenter into a 6 gal
>carbouy, then later into a 5 gal carbouy. Most equipment kits come
>with a large fermenting bucket and then a 6 gal carbouy, but no 5 gal
>carbouy. I realize that you can buy separately.
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>I am about to make my first batch of wine, the Brew King Selection
>cab. I know I probably want to age at least a month longer than what
>the instructions state, but should I also transfer into a second
>carbouy? I guess if I go this route, I could bottle some and still
>have enough to fill the 5 gal carbouy.
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>I'm obviously not going to hit a homerun on my fist at bat, but I
>would like to make something that I will enjoy. Some people say
>"comparable to a $15 bottle of wine," while others say, "comparable to
>a $20 bottle of wine." I'm hoping for something comparable to an $8
>bottle of wine.
Although I still consider myself somewhat of a newbie, I think I can
help you here.
I've successfully completed 3 of the Selection Series kits with the
Cab being among them. It still needs to age a few more months, but it
has great potential and I struggle with not popping a cork on another
bottle.
The Selection kits are designed to rack into a 6 gallon carboy. After
the primary fermentation is complete, I racked into a 6 gal. carboy.
When I added the secondary ingredients (without racking) I just topped
off right in the 6 gallon carboy. Basically, I simply followed the
instructions supplied with the kit. :-). The next racking was done
into a different 6 gal. carboy. Not much topping off needed.
I suppose racking to the 5 gal carboy per your plan wouldn't hurt, but
I've had very good results just using a 6 gal.
IHTH
Nick
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