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Can I add sugar to a batch of wine that is in primary fermentation?

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Just started a batch of strawberry wine yesterday but now I’m having second thoughts about the amount of sugar I added. I want a higher alcohol percentage, but it is already fermenting and foaming. Is it alright to add sugar to the wort and just stir it with al the foam? Or should I remove the foam and then add the sugar and stir it? or should I just wait until I rack it to my secondary? Any tips on how to do whichever you recommend is much appreciated.

Phyllis
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    1. Red E3 on February 20th, 2012 5:28 pm

      The sugar cover with sterile lid and cool add to wort.
      The water and cool add to wort.