Use the faucet to fill almost completely the cylinder (H), insert the densimeter (I)
inside and let it float: when it reaches the balance point take the reading.
Take note of the value found, it will be used to calculate the final alcohol by volume.
Do not pour the sample in the fermenter as it could infect the wort.
H
Check the temperature of the wort with a thermometer: if it is above 24°C, close the
lid and wait for it to cool down or immerse the container in cold water; a wort that is
too hot can kill the yeast cells.
If the temperature is between 18 and 24 °C you can inoculate the yeast: open the
bag and spread evenly on the surface.
Close the fermenter with the lid and place the bubbler (L) on top; moisten the
gasket to facilitate insertion.
Pour some water into the bubbler.
Make sure the lid is closed tightly and place the fermenter in a fixed location until
bottling. The ideal ambient temperature is between 19 and 25 °C.
After a few hours (12-24) you will see the water bubbling: fermentation has begun!
+24°
18/24°
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4. INITIAL DENSITY MEASUREMENT
I
5. ADDITION OF YEAST
12/24 hours
L
half
water