It defeats the purpose if you seal the primary fermentation bucket in a plastic
bag.

You need air for the primary fermentation so the yeast can multiply quickly.


Best Regards,
Wannabe
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"Ray Calvert" > wrote in message
. ..
: If you are talking about putting a plastic bag over the bucket for the first
: week or less of fermentation, during that stage you do not need to seal the
: bucket. It is sufficient to just cover it with cloth to keep bugs out. I
: just cover it with a clean towel.
:
: Ray
:
: "flowerpot" > wrote in message
: oups.com...
: > I'm just about to start making my first batch of wine. Is it okay to
: > put the flowers etc in a bucket sealed in a plastic bag for the primary
: > stage?
: >
: > Many thanks
: > flowerpot
: >
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