I've done it, and not done it. Doesn't seem to affect (effect?) the
results. Kits are special things. smile. Follow instructions and they
work - they want them to work so you will buy more. I've done over 18 now.
DAve

wrote:
> On Mar 26, 3:18 pm, Wayne Harris > wrote:
>> Kit wines from Concentrate.
>>
>> While there is no "cap" to punch down during primary fermentation,
>> does it make any sense to stir in the foamy top occaisionally?
>
> It never hurts to aerate the fermenting must in the first few days.
> Yeast thrives on 02 in the initial stages.