I have made wine in to large of a primary.itwill work.However I dealt with the must not being deep enough to get a good sample to test.
Another thing,before getting a vacume pump I struggled with trying to siphon up over.
Without a vacume you have to have that primary high enough to siphon into...
welcome to this wonderfully rewarding hobby.go with what interests you-both the blackberry and apple sound good to me!
perhaps do both and try blending them!I also recommend dragons blood-mmm.
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Just got 5 more plus 1 15litre,5 gal carboy,12+airlocks(1 glass),floor corker,corks,etc.
All @ $150 cash US.
''I may be crazy-but it's kept me from going insane"
Powdered tannin,that is.A pound costs about 2X what an ounce does.A pound is an awfull lot but...
Is there a shelf life?At what temp.?I can vacuum seal.Before I buy your input would be greatly appreciated.
Oh,I took a 4# bag and it came to 8 cups.I'm thinking measureing is best cause I never come near Sg. dumping it in by the bag weight and end up adding more(pain)
Thanks,Julie.