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Default mold in primary fermentation stage

On Oct 22, 1:01 pm, pp > wrote:
> Press ASAP and then watch it with an eagle eye. Might want to avoid
> ML. Keep sulfite levels up.
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> On Oct 20, 7:05 am, "
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> > I have been making wine from grapes at home for several years and
> > never encountered this problem. During the primary fermentation stage
> > I noticed some mold on the top of the cap of some in a few of the
> > primary fermenters. I am working with alicante and grenache grapes for
> > the first time and have heard that this is not uncommon with these
> > grapes. As I said before, I never encountered this before. the weather
> > here has been exceptionally hot, in the 70s during the day and 50s at
> > night.

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> > I removed the cap with the mold and set these primary fermenters
> > aside. Any ideas about what I should do? I appreciate your help.
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Quick update, I added some more yeast to accelerate fermentation. The
mold has dissapeared and I will take a reading for SG with the
anticipation of pressing this weekend. So far so good.
Orlando

 
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