Better Instructions Mean Better Wine!
As many of you have noticed the instructions for making wine kits are changing. (We all read the instructions, right?).
One change that stands out to me is the fermentation temperature.
There is no longer the 10 degree fermenting range. Now it is between 22-24 Celsius (72-75 Farenheit). This
is a little warmer than room temperature in most homes. The reasoning? To make the wine making process easier. The slightly warmer temperature will get your fermentation started faster- which will start your out gassing sooner which will make degassing easier.
If you think you might have trouble staying in this temperature range try a Heat Belt. I use the Heat Belt to ensure my fermentation temperatures are correct. To save time I have Stick on Digital Thermometers on all of my primaries and carboys. I can check their temperatures at a glance.
Correct temperature = proper fermentation = peace of mine = great wine.
Happy fermenting!
Cheers,
Bruce, Manager (Wine Sense- Pembina Hwy)
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