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Hi all, I'm about to try my first non kit batch, the 1 gallon recipe with Welches concentrate. I've ordered all the chemicals and such mentioned in the recipe. Couple of questions: 1. Do I need any test equipment? 2. The recipe calls for adding sugar to the concentrate right away, however...

I am ready to try my first batch of non kit wine. I am looking at trying one the 1 gallon recipes on this site. Any suggestions on acid testers? I notice a large difference in price. I know it's a get what you pay for deal, however I wouldn't think the less expensive models would give a bad...

Has anyone tried this kit? I'm thinking along the lines of a port or mulled wine to be ready for next Christmas. This is starting to get addictive.

Anyone ever do a wine swap? We make 30 bottles of something, it would be nice to try something different. I'm thinking a bottle for bottle swap. Does that happen anywhere in DFW?

I tried the new local shop, and the owner only had Iodophor for sanitizing, so I got a little bottle while I was there. Has anyone ever used it, and do you have any comments/suggestions? Otherwise I have to order the K Meta or drive an hour to get it. If the Iodophor is a bad plan, it's not a...

I am making my first kit today and had a couple of questions. It says to add the yeast at 65-75 degrees. The house is at 75, but the must is holding at around 80. Any issues adding the yeast? I know I will be using the equipment (hydrometer, spoon, etc) more as the kit goes along. How do...

Anyone here use heat shrink tops? Why or why not? How do you get them on short of the $250 shrinker? They seem more decorative than anything, but would be nice since they seem pretty cheap.

All, I just got my first wine kit and all the equipment. I am obviously excited and ready to start, however life is busy. Can anyone guesstimate how long it will take a total beginner to get this started? I'm ready to get going, but don't want to be up to 2 AM finishing up. Thanks.

Hi all, and thanks for taking time to read this. I want to jump right in and start making wines. The first question I suppose is about equipment. I'll be making from kits, and least to start. Any recommendations on equipment kits? I've done some research, so I should mention I will be doing...