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My first kit was Wash. Columbia Valley Riesling - Selection Estate my wife got me for Christmas along with a starter kit. Came out great. 2nd kit was California Zinfandel / Shiraz I think is pretty awesome, and I really not a red wine kinda guy. Have done 2 other kits. White Zinfandel and White...

I bought 2- 3lb 1oz cans of Blackberry Puree. No recipe on can. Looking for a 1 or 2 gal recipe.

Thanks Julie. btw where the hell is Saxonburg

I've had the lid snapped down and airlocked from day one. Was this bad? I did whip it everyday. Have to snap down lid so dog don't drink my wine:h

Was kinda wondering at what SG do you rack out of the primary? I started at 1.070, added the last bit of stuff at 1.050 like it said. I'm only down to 1.030. I started this last sunday. I guess it is just slower than i'm used to with kits

Did you still whip it during the first 3 day. I just started mine yesterday and just sprinkled on top. I've only done 4 kits so far and wanted to try something "outside the box," so I figured why not SP

Wife got me a starter kit and WE Columbian Valley Washinton Riesling For X-mas. Thee other kits since then and I'm going to try making Skeeter Pee this weekend.

I was wondering how long can I keep my wine in the carboy with lees. Should I rack it off and then let it age?

My basement area that I have everthing in now stays at 60f-63f. Not sure what it will be in the heat of summer. I just know it's the coolest place I have

My carboy has been in my basement for a couple of week now, do i need to bring it upstairs to bring temp up, or can i bottle it at the same temp i'm storing it at

Thanks olusteebus, I think I will try that since my wife hates the smell during fermentation.

Not much, but I like it for now. Still have a carboy upstairs where it's a little warmer

In between Allentown & Philly

Thanks for your idea with a wine rack. This is what I made yesterday afternoon.

Hey guys, Just wanted to say hello and let you know how much I love this forum. Joined about a week ago and found alot of useful stuff out there. I make kit wine for now, on my 4th batch, until I feel comfortable taking the next step.