WineXpert Adding sugar to increase alcohol

[peterCooper]

Ummmmm, why do you want to up the alcohol? Couldn't you just drink
more of it?

 

[masta]

Ummmmm, why do you want to up the alcohol? Couldn't you just drink
more of it?

Yes you could but it will not last as long

 

[Steve]

Racked to glass tonight.

 

[txclifton]

Hi Steve,



Just wondering what the 750ml bottle is next to your carboy? Is
this the amount you removed when you added an F-pack? Just
curious.



Thanks



Doug

 

[Steve]

Doug,


When I racked to glass this is that I had left over in the primary. I am going to use it to top up if needed on this kit or another kit in the future.

 

[txclifton]

Steve,



Thanks for the reply. I normally have no extra.
Except the current Blackberry Cabernet that I added some extra love
to...in the form of 3lbs of sugar. When I added the F-pack,
I ended up with extra. I had never had extra and your
picture intrigued me. I discarded the extra since this wine will
be bottled in the next racking.



Cheers,



Doug

 

[Casper]

I did a Green Apple Riesling 3 Month ago and Half of the batch I add Vodka. I was splitting the wine with one of my friend, he did not want Vodka. He regretted after that.

 

[OldWino1]

Wow I know it says Im a newbie but. I have voided about every kit i have made. I float that hydrometer and have added extra sugar to about every kit i have made. 2 years ago when i got back in the hobby i did over cook some resling. But it has calmed down with aging. 13 is pretty hot for white. but I get no complaints on any of the spiked up kits I think 8 cups is the most I have added to a kit. Have not made PORT yet. But itching to. It should have high percent.

 

[Steve]

I now have 5 clear gallon waiting to bottle and 1 still clearing after racking off the lees, I tried to get every drop I could.

Edited by: Steve

 

[Steve]

I also added a couple cinnamon sticks in while it was clearing and then I put another small on in the 5 gal while I am waiting to bottle. Maybe it will taste like an apple pie...

 

[bilbo-in-maine]

Very pretty Steve. And there is your label too. Now, what is the final SG
value and alcohol?

 

[peterCooper]

That is sooo pretty. Don't you get a very satisfied feeling when it clears? I'd
be interested inthe alcohol content too.

 

[Steve]

FG 0.989 w/F pack 1.008 12.6% ABV.


I love seeing go from cloudy to clear, especially when I have a picture to compare it.

 

[earl]

Steve


Did you add any yeast nutrient to the wine?


I was reading this thread and it sounds like you did not have any problems with the fermentation.


earl


By the way, what a great web-site you have.

 

[Steve]

earl,


I according to my log I did not add any yeast nutrient. I just added the 10 cups of sugar that I dissolved in water. This was only my second kit but, I am much happier with the way this one turned out than my first...


I just bottled it on 12/23 and have already had 3 bottles of it. It may not last very long at that rate...

I have no regrets about increasing the alcohol level, it is a very smooth wine right out of the carboy.


Hope that helps...


I am trying to keep the site as up to date as I can because it helps me keep track of a lot of my info. Thanks for the compliment...Edited by: Steve