Oh dear

[Luvabeer]

Novice here
I’ve just strained the fruit off my Mellon wine an it’s like syrup! Is all lost or could I dilute the must
Cheers

 

[kelper]

Can you list the ingredients and amounts?

 

[Luvabeer]

Yes 4 water Mellon’s 1.3g sugar 1 sachet yeast 2 tea spoons nutrients 250ml concentrate red grape
Thanks for your reply

 

[Luvabeer]

Ps I’ve ended up with 9lt juice

 

[kelper]

Did four watermelons produce nearly eight litres of juice or did you add water?

Has the fruit pulp been strained through a fine mesh? Could it be pulp that is making it thick? Sugar amount sounds OK as I use 850 to 1,000g per demijohn (4.5L).

 

[Luvabeer]

Yes Keller
I took most of the fruit off the then strained it yesterday tried racking into Dj’s this morning and it’s still syrup! So i pored the must through a funnel as I was pressed for time! Obviously very frothy. Would you think it should thin out with fermentation? Or should I dilute with water. You’re input is very much appreciated
Cheers