Recent content by Danml

Signed up on Mailing list

I'm in Cru Select Italian Valpola Ripassa 16 L Wine Kit

I have used this. http://www.grapestompers.com/calculations.aspx

Yes the yeast was added. Only other thing added was the bentonite and part of the fpack of course. Sorbate in the fpack and how much........don't know either, but good point. Just checked and the stabilizer and sorbate are still in the box. I am afraid I am going to loose this.

SG has not changed. still at 1.080

30 750ml bottles for me is normal. I also keep several 375ml bottles for use near the end of my bottling. They are great for early drinking/tasting and giving out samples to friends. They also catch any of the dirty wine at the bottom of the carboy so I get every last drop. I bottle them and let...

Started this kit on 1/26/13 and there is zero signs of fermentation. Added sugar and appx. 1/2 of fpack to get to 1.080. Temp has been between 72* and 78* Directions call for 68 to 77. Other then adding sugar and fpack in the beginning, I have followed the instructions..... at this stage there...

Side question....What is everyone doing with their used filters ? Cleaning or only using once. I let mine soak for a couple hours with rinsing in between and changing the water.

I would try to get the temp up into the mid to upper 70's first. i had one that would not start until I got the temp up.

I have been waiting since Dec. 4th for a filter from filter...........slow. Called yeasterday ( Dec 29 ) and they said it was shipped and sent me a tracking number. We will see....

I found it at Sam's

Have a number on the part by chance ??:D

If you ordered from filtersfast.com, I hope you are having better luck then me. Ordered mine on 12-4 and just got off the phone with them.....and it's still not shipped. Only the filter housing was back ordered, other parts needed they had. First back ordered then waiting to be put into...

Ok, what about the finish process. Any camden there before bottling ?

Started mine today.....Question. I haven't seen anything on camden tablets in the primary. Not needed ?? I don't see it in Dangerdave's recipe....which is what I went by. Am I missing something before I get ant further ? Thanks, Dan