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In celebration of FVW's new beer supplies, thinking of trying either a wit or belgian ale. Both call for a 'belgian aromatic malt', I saw a dingeman'saromatic in the ingredients list on the site, is that similar enough/the same? Did I just completely miss the belgian aromatic somewhere? Thanks...

I just picked up two 5 gallon carboys (for free ), but they have had a small hole drilled into the side which was then filled with aquarium silicone to seal it. It doesn't leak, i know that much for sure. I'm not sure if this was originally a racking spout or what but the price was certainly...

ok stupid question time, can you use the screw off top type bottles and crimp them or only the pry off type of bottles? Thinking of trying beer for the first time and collecting up bottles, just wondering if both kinds will work or just the pry off type of bottles Thanks

A while back I started the blueberry/elderberry port recipe on Keller's website found here: http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/request147.asp He calls for the addition of USP glycerin after a couple months in the secondary. From searching the forum I've come across many of you who do not add...

The local supermarket had a buy one get one sale on raisins so I picked up a few boxes, like 6lbs or so. I figure I'll eat some and the rest I'll throw in various wine projects. I don't know what kind of grape is used in the regular ol' red box of sun maid raisins but I'm sure it's not a common...

I ordered a pH tester to retire the strips I had been using (thinking there will be a noticeable increase in accuracy). I've read the range for acid in wine is 2.5-4.5, more specifically 3-3.5 is the 'best' range. I did find this on the forum which helped somewhat: from Keller's website I've...

My next two batches (possibly simultaneously) Iwould like to try are strawberry: http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/request162.asp and raspberry: http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/redrasp.asp Both claim to be able to use seconds for another batch. I'm making one gallon each, any thoughts on...