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I followed Lon's recipe, but I didn't have a slurry so I made a starter from a recipe I found online. The starter set for 3 days and I thought it was mor e than adequate but apparently not. After 2 days I'm not getting any sign of fermentation from my pee. I don't think it's temperature...

I've got 2 gallons of Blackberry going right now. I stopped fermentation at a little over 14% alcohol. I added the recommended amount of Potassium Sorbate, and Metabisulphite and stirred well, I also added a 1/2 cup of sugar dissolved in 12 oz of water stirred that in and then the recommended...

I'm having a blast with this wine making thing. I got equipment for my B-Day last month and started a Pinot Grigio Boxed Juice kit the next day. I started a blackberry/blueberry with fruit we picked at a local farm this morning. I've got a Wine Expert California Trinity Red that came with my...

I'm a newbie, got all excited yesterday because two days after starting the clearing stage on my first batch of wine (Boxed Juice Kit), I was able to make out fine newsprint through the top third of my carboy. Carboy has been in same place since I started, I've not opened it up, it's not been...

I'm new to the forum and enjoying the he!! out of it. Just stumbled onto this thread and this looks like fun. Just a question - Anyone try this with anything other than Lemon Juice. Wife loves one of the Pomegrannit lemonades. Wondering if it would work with a good mix of POM and Lemon juice.

I'm new to the whole wine making process, but I seem to be well on my way to having produced my first batch of wine (World Vineyard boxed Pinot Grigio) My wife purchased all of the equipment I have through a shop my brother-in-law had used. I have both a plastic bucket primary container and a...

I'm new to the whole concept of wine making. I got interested after seeing the results my brother-in-law got. My wife worked with him to put together all the basic components I needed to get started, and I've got my inaugural batch (Pinot Grigio) going now. I did quite a bit of browsing and...

I am a Die Hard DIYer, and actively participate in a variety of automotive forums that mirror the vehicles I own. I love the idea that I've now got a similar tool to tackle my newest hobby. I became interested in the concept of wine making after a trip to a local Blackberry / Blueberry farm...