Recent content by BallardBoy

I bought my last Better Bottle from www.sunflowersupplies.com for $29 plus free shipping.

It sounds like you have the makings of quite a party! I'm still a couple of months away from bottling my first batch of vino rosso and the Riesling fermenting in my primary is smelling good. I can't wait!!

Vini, thanks for the suggestion on the laser version! Love that idea!

I didn't take a temp of the must I'm afraid. Didn't have a thermometer and instructions didn't request it but maybe that is my next purchase. I've read that EC1118 is a vigorous yeast so maybe the belt wasn't necessary for the entire time. Good thing to know. So, I will rack to the carboy...

A little freaked out at the moment. Making my first batch of wine from a Vino Italiano Tuscany Rosso kit and after 5 days in the primary I'm showing a S.G. of .994 when instructions say should be 1.020 to 1.000. Started at 1.08 and primary has been in a cool room but used a brew belt to...

Had a feeling that was the case so you confirmed what I thought David. Thanks for your input!

About to start my first batch (yahoo!) using Vino Italiano Tuscany Rosso kit. I have been collecting bottles and began wondering if I can use #8 corks in screw top bottles. Has anyone tried or is it asking for problems? Thanks for any assistance you can give me!