Can I remove the must from my fermenting brew?

[John506]

Got my wine fermenting and all the raspberry mush keeps floating to the top within 10minutes.

If I skim this off and remove it will it affect the fermentation in terms of removing too much yeast?

It's becoming a pain having to mix it in alot more than twice a day.

Thanks!

 

[31bb3]

Id personally leave it in there it will drop out eventually some of the others may suggest differently but thats my personal opinion

 

[Moley]

You mean can you remove the pulp from your must.

If you're using soft fruits like raspberries, stir it 2-3 times a day to knock the fruit crust back into the liquid for the first 3-5 days, then skim, or strain through a muslin or nylon bag.

You want to get all the juices and goodness out of that fruit before you discard what's left of it, and should have added pectolase to help break it down and aid clearing later.