How long and at what temp should I cold stabilize. I imagine this will also
help tartrate crystals from settling in the bottles.
Louise)

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A week at 27-28f constant is good. If you have to do it at a higher or
fluctuating temperature (such as outside) I would go longer. (2-3 weeks....
all depends on conditions I suppose). Watch your airlocks don't come out or
freeze due to fluctuating temperatures(use vodka etc) and remember that O2
is much more soluble at lower temperatures. HTH
John Dixon
"Weez" > wrote in message
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> How long and at what temp should I cold stabilize. I imagine this will
also
> help tartrate crystals from settling in the bottles.
> Louise)
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"J Dixon" > wrote in message >...
> A week at 27-28f constant is good. If you have to do it at a higher or
> fluctuating temperature (such as outside) I would go longer. (2-3 weeks....
> all depends on conditions I suppose). Watch your airlocks don't come out or
> freeze due to fluctuating temperatures(use vodka etc) and remember that O2
> is much more soluble at lower temperatures. HTH
> John Dixon

To avoid airlock problems, I'd recommend switching to a solid bung for
cold stabilization - no need to worry about air or suck back or the
airlock breaking.

Pp