Whoops!

[alchomist]

Hey guys and gals :)

started a strawberry rosé last night and all was going swell, as i was finishing up, something else happened that required my immediate attention, so i pitched my yeast and ran as it were.. i forgot to take a hydro reading until this morning, and now my 'rough' sg is 1.120! had i known at the time i would have removed some of the wine and replaced with water to dilute. So the problem im faced with now, is that im 1 day into fermentation with a full 5 gall bin and dont want to end up with desert wine! (im using youngs all purpose red wine yeast) i dont even have another bin to split it unfortunately

any suggestions? i would really hate to have to throw it out

 

[LeithR]

You will have time to pick up another FV today/tomorrow then split the brew and dilute to get to the OG you want. You will have to be gentle with the brew as you have pitched yeast so avoid splashing and aerating the brew.

Good luck with it.

 

[alchomist]

You will have time to pick up another FV today/tomorrow then split the brew and dilute to get to the OG you want. You will have to be gentle with the brew as you have pitched yeast so avoid splashing and aerating the brew.

thanks for the advice, i am worried about affecting it with aeration, unfortunately another bin isn't an option due to space and a potential angry partner!!! could i carefully remove a litre or so via the tap and replace with water in the top??

 

[oldbloke]

As long as you have a strong active yeast colony, you don't have to worry much about oxygen getting in - the yeast will eat it

 

[alanywiseman.]

As long as you have a strong active yeast colony, you don't have to worry much about oxygen getting in - the yeast will eat it

+1

How big is your FV? is it 33L? If so let it ferment for a week or so then top up with water :thumb:

 

[alchomist]

im using a 25ltr/5gall.. thats perfect though! thanks for the advice guys!!!