Recent content by mike_d

I just received the Pinot Noir kit today. I'm not expecting greatness, but I be happy with decent. We'll see.

One method to eliminate air gaps where the wires are is to build a wooden collar for your freezer, and drill holes in that, thus keeping your freezer in like-new condition. See WMT's sister site, homebrewtalk.com for many examples of such a setup. Yours would only need to be an inch or two...

RJ Spagnols Cru Select California Pinot Noir Winemaking Kit I've ordered from HBS three times, buying a total of three wine kits, and a bunch of miscellaneous beer-related things. Wine kit prices are fantastic, even including the shipping to PA. It's cheaper to buy and ship from HBS than to...

I received this with a Barnes and Noble order, and cannot use it since they do not ship to my state. The fine print from the voucher: $100 discount applies to introductory WSJwine Discovery Club cases - worth $169.99 (plus $19.99 shipping and tax). Offer for first time customers only...

I was once driving behind a septic tank truck, and it had a sticker that said "Back off or I'll flush".

I put you on Pinterest.

I look forward to hearing about your experience. I can easily spend a quick $250 there if they work out well for you.

Can I at least talk you into ranking off just a gallon before adding the other stuff? Having said that, I do admire you taking the time to explain your thoughts about your project, and acknowledging the potential for failure. Many rookies wouldn't even respond again after someone was critical of...

Hard to say. But if it leaks, you could pull it out and drive a bung in there.

http://oakbarrelsltd.com/ Free shipping with orders over $250. Shipping barrels can be really expensive nowadays, so this is likely a really good deal, even though the barrels can likely be found cheaper elsewhere.

You're talking about adding five different additions to only your second wine. I'm still rather green as a winemaker, but am an experienced brewer, and often caution novice brewers against making the same mistake. Since you haven't yet made this kit at all, I would suggest having a portion as...

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I really like those. I grow a single plant of those every year. The other varieties change, but that is my one guaranteed tomato.

Here's a lime/coconut kit if you wanted to go that route: http://www.homebrewsupply.com/orchard-breezin-tropical-lime-5-5-l.html

I'm well aware. I was there again just last week.:b