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I use chrome with ad block. I was bothered by one or two judgmental comments and the implication that Mike is doing something wrong by wanting his privacy. Good for you for you knowing everything Jt

Upset over nothing? What business is it of WMT. Why are they keeping track? I agree with mike. How do I delete my account.

Do not try at home. I repeat DO NOT TRY.

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I had a friend that did this to remove rust from car parts would put the car part in water then used a battery charger connected to the car part and one lead to a stainless rod and put it in the water not in contact with the car part. Would change the voltage 6 or 12 depending on the type of...

I think that is enough for 3 gallons of wine. We have made rhubarb for the past two years. Next year i will try the chalk to lower the acidity. It is a nice wine. I like to add a little oak. I think i used close to this one with out the chalk. Taste just like rhubarb with a kick...

I feel that using the must but diluted allows the yeast to acclimate to the acidity and not be shocked when added to the original must. I add a little sugar to get it going nice and strong. I have read that a starter in similar conditions will not be as shocking to the yeast as one started in...

Use the Pearson square and up it to 18% with brandy and call it a port. You would need a lot if brandy.

Did you try a starter?

I usually drink a bottle during bottling. I have read bottle shock can last up to three months, however, I drink one or two the first week, two or three the second. Then drink it as fast as I can saving three to four for one year. I always wish I could save more because they are so good.

Very cool!

Added oak to three if the 5 carboys one month ago.

Yes, open bucket or carboy with air lock? Yeast?

They are in buckets since we moved in jan. 3 Marquette and one king of the north

I have had this happen once on a six gallon batch. How many gallons and what yeast? I would try to ferment to dry. I would mix 2 cups must and and 2 cups of water. 1/4 cup sugar make sure it is about 75 deg. Then add ec1118 or k1v1116 and let it sit for an about an hour or until it is bubblen...