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Default extended maceration


"Anthony J. Devitt" > wrote in message
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> Looking for tips on extended maceration. Never done one before; seeking
> advise. I ferment in 32G Rubbermaid Brutes lined with plastic fermentation
> bags. I do have lids for them. I do have access to CO2. Are the lids

enough
> to hold in the CO2?


Those lids are nowhere near airtight, but gathering the liner and securing
it with a plastic spot tie should work pretty well once the wine stops
gassing. You still should untie the bag once a day or so, stir the bottom
and sniff for incipient H2S problems.

Tom S