Fermentation FAQs

Q: my wine/cider/mead has been in the fermenter for 7 days and my airlock just quit bubbling. is that normal?
A: take a hydrometer (gravity) reading. if your hydrometer reads somewhere around 1.000, your wine has gone through most or all of its fermentation. make sure your hydrometer is floating when you take the reading. this is also the perfect time to transfer your wine from the primary fermenter into the secondary using your syphon/racking equipment. avoid sediment and any other solids. your wine make ferment just a bit more, but most or all of the fermentation has already taken place. once your wine has stopped fermenting, it will start to clear.

Q: how do i know if my wine/beer is finished fermenting?
A: take a hydrometer reading and compare to your starting gravity. make sure you adjust reading based on temperature. if uncertain as to what your readings mean or what you should do now, just give us a call at 770-507-5998. we are always happy to help.