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Default MLF and Extended maceration

On Aug 27, 12:38 pm, wrote:
> Does anyone have an opinion as to whether it is ok to add ML culture
> at dryness, but before extended maceration? I have heard of adding it
> to the must at the end of the fermentation, but am not sure how
> extended maceration would effect this.
> thanks


Search the archives but I don't see any issue here. Most of the
advice I have seen says to add ML as you approach dryness so extended
maceration is just a detail. Just monitor for H2S; I think Tom S
always stirs anything with extended yeast contact to prevent that.
Seems like pretty good advice.

Joe