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Default Fermentation question

IMHO - if there truly are 'gross lees', I would argue for racking. Getting
it off of the lees is the easiest way to avoid H2S problems. Obviously, at
this stage, minimizing oxidation during racking is important.

> All,
> I pressed a Cab at <1 Brix. No issues. It is still bubbling in the
> carboys. There is quite a lot of gross lees in the bottom of the carboys
> and I am concerned about H2S. Then again, it would seem that the CO2
> might carry the H2S off with it out the airlock. So, the question is, do
> I wait till it is done fermenting so I don't end with a slightly sweet
> Cab? Or do I rack now to avoid a potential H2S problem?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Joe