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Mofosheee
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I am in the middle of making moonshine (for the very first time)
my whiskey mash has about finished its fermenting cycle

A family emergency necessitates that I leave home for 7 to 10 days

Am I OK to leave the mash in the fermentation carboy for a few extra days as long as it remains sealed? Thanks all.
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Yes it's fine. Closed and undisturbed it'll last months if not longer.
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It should be fine if it has an airlock on it. It will build up a CO2 layer that will protect it.

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What they said just dont touch it.hope the emergency is ok or getting better
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A friend of mine was making hard cider and forgot it in a car boy for a year. It looked bad and he was going to throw it out, I said let me distill it and see what happens. Turned out great!
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Thanks all!
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Hope all goes well. Let us know when you want a design review. Life, of course, comes first.
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Will do.............thanks for the support!
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