I live in Duncan BC, I am starting with having WineKitz do a few batches first.
But I am learning fast that one can cheaply buy used equipment to brew at home. And many many people are helpful in offering their experiential knowledge. So thinking of trying to make kits from home sooner.
Thanks for the knowledge, I ask in case I wanna seek out another kit while in the states, to see how they match up.
But sound like that is not necessary.
Starting with an FoP is a good idea. It allows you to find out if kit wines are something that you like to drink without the equipment investment.I live in Duncan BC, I am starting with having WineKitz do a few batches first.
But I am learning fast that one can cheaply buy used equipment to brew at home. And many many people are helpful in offering their experiential knowledge. So thinking of trying to make kits from home sooner.
Thanks for the knowledge, I ask in case I wanna seek out another kit while in the states, to see how they match up.
But sound like that is not necessary.
If you are buying the glass then go ahead but unless the kit you are looking at is new leave the plastic parts at the garage sale. The plastic can have a minor scratch and carry bacteria that will ruin your batch. For the price of a decent kit it is more worth while to by new and then you know what you are getting.I live in Duncan BC, I am starting with having WineKitz do a few batches first.
But I am learning fast that one can cheaply buy used equipment to brew at home. And many many people are helpful in offering their experiential knowledge. So thinking of trying to make kits from home sooner.
Thanks for the knowledge, I ask in case I wanna seek out another kit while in the states, to see how they match up.
But sound like that is not necessary.
cpfan said:Starting with an FoP is a good idea. It allows you to find out if kit wines are something that you like to drink without the equipment investment.
Unfortunately many FoP stores do not cater to the home winemaker. Hopefully your WK store is not one of those. If you get to the mainland with a bit of free time, try to check out the RJ Spagnols factory store on Annacis Island in Vancouver. They have a big warehouse clearance sale in February (unless they've changed in the last couple of years).
Steve
Dino466 said:I used WineKitz starting out. Very good luck with them. I have to travel 25 minutes to the Valley for WineKitz or 40 minutes to the city for RJS and locally just started selling Vine Co. And I travel to the city once or twice a month and don't travel to the Valley much any more. So I switched to RJS mostly ( reds ) and Vine CO for whites - mist kits. But I found the WineKitz easy to make and with great results.
robie said:If you can afford it, but the best version of the particular brand of kit and varietal. In wine kits, you really do "Get what you pay for".
rjb222 said:If you are buying the glass then go ahead but unless the kit you are looking at is new leave the plastic parts at the garage sale. The plastic can have a minor scratch and carry bacteria that will ruin your batch. For the price of a decent kit it is more worth while to by new and then you know what you are getting.
If you get to the mainland with a bit of free time, try to check out the RJ Spagnols factory store on Annacis Island in Vancouver. They have a big warehouse clearance sale in February (unless they've changed in the last couple of years).
Steve
I have no experience with Wine Kitz yet , but I would like to try them .They have a limited edition Brunello kit in their top of the line product , but with no crushed grape skins . I bought the Kenridge Founder's Brunello for less money and with skins .Does anyone know about Coastal Sunset product's quality ? I am thinking about the limited release Zinfandel/Merlot .
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