Delayed Sulfite?
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CGJ
May 8, 2026, 8:39:07 AM (9 days ago) May 8
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I have tried without success for several years to get a wild ferment
going. In each case, I have used sulfite immediately after pressing, at
approximately 1/2 the pH recommended amount. The temperatures in the
cellar or garage where I working are typically about 17 - 20 at the time
of year when I'm doing my first pressing.
I am wondering if I should allow a few days (or even a week or so)
before sulfite, to allow the wild yeasts to start to establish, then use
the low sulfite to kill off the nasties?
Has anyone tried this?
Carl Johnson
West Barnstable
Massachusetts
going. In each case, I have used sulfite immediately after pressing, at
approximately 1/2 the pH recommended amount. The temperatures in the
cellar or garage where I working are typically about 17 - 20 at the time
of year when I'm doing my first pressing.
I am wondering if I should allow a few days (or even a week or so)
before sulfite, to allow the wild yeasts to start to establish, then use
the low sulfite to kill off the nasties?
Has anyone tried this?
Carl Johnson
West Barnstable
Massachusetts
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