Sorry if I'm hijacking here, but I thought it better than asking a whole other question as if this thread didn't exist.
Anyhow, I just got a Williams Brewing kit and am surprised the directions make no mention of degassing. Also, it says "contains sulfites" on the box, but doesn't say anything about adding more before bottling. Does this make sense?
The directions only call for one racking, but a 12-week secondary. Would the relatively long secondary (for a kit) make degassing unnecessary? And is it possible that the sulfites contained in the concentrate (or in the oak/nutrients bag) are sufficient?
This is my first stab at winemaking after eight batches of beer, so if I sound ignorant, it's because I still am. Thanks for any help you can offer.