took the SG reading a few hours ago.... 1.070. guess the yeast just took a
bit to get started, and the strainbag filled with 18.5 pounds of
strawberries is not permitting the foam to appear at the top?

Joe

"Tom S" > wrote in message
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> "Joe" > wrote in message
> ...
> > This is my second batch of wine, but have been making beer for quite
some
> > time. Its not yeast. Yes, I did a mini-starter with the yeast at about
> > 95-100deg f. We used 5/8th of a teaspoon sulfate. was that too much?
>
> Maybe. I normally don't add any sulfite at the beginning if the fruit is
> clean. Assuming you're working in an open top fermenter, try sprinkling
dry
> yeast over the surface. Don't stir it in until it's actually going -
maybe
> 8 hours later.
>
> Of course this is all academic if it's finally kicked off by now.
>
> Tom S
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