Steeping Cap off what does this mean?

[trio1989]

when you steep with the cap off to dissipate alcohol in a liquid do you just unscrew and take the lid off or do you take the dropper/dripper off as well?

 

[joesquid]

Not needed on most juice but if required take the cap and tip off.

 

[Lessifer]

if it's needed(you smell/taste alcohol/chemicals) take the cap and dropper top off to allow for full ventilation.

 

[trio1989]

i have just mixed some orange mango by capella and it does contain a small amount of alcohol and yes you can smell it in there like a vodka tint to it.. how long should i leave in the dark cupboard with the top and dripper off? and also will leaving the cap off affect the strength of the flavor?

 

[Lessifer]

The last time I had to steep a juice because of an alcohol smell, I did 4 hours, put the cap back on, shook it up, still smelled it, took the cap back off for 4 more hours. Then it was fine, your results may vary, but I probably wouldn't leave it off for more than 24 hours, though I have no real reason to say that. It shouldn't degrade the flavor you're looking for, just allow the fumes to be released.

 

[WaynesWorld]

Learned all I know about steeping, including your question and other great tips, from this youtube video by Zvaper. Method works GREAT!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqAPpDSqPdc&list=TLjs5Yfx1KZvM6eNi4DfdoSG6ug_rJKIRC

 

[trio1989]

8-12 hours should be ok shouldn't it?.. long enough for the alcohol content dissipate but also not long enough for it to affect flavor strength?.. also after this time i will be steeping it in a crock pot for 4 hours on the low setting with cap on this should be a sufficient steep shouldn't it?

 

[Bunnykiller]

first off steeping requires that you have some kind of solid in the juice... like tobacco or tea or raspberrys in it..... aging a juice is the proper term

heres an example of aging and steeping ...