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Bert, Step 3. Stabilize, clear, sweeten and top up. All done last night. I think it is too late. We will enjoy it as is. I am not going for just alcohol content, but I was just shocked when I realized the ABV would be so low. If I make another kit, I will add sugar to increase the SG...

Sorry about that. I will know next time. Thanks.

Thanks for the help. I wish I had known this when I started. Good learning experience. Any one interested in a low alcohol "Refreshment Beverage"? I hope my wife likes it. Thanks again.

I posted a topic about ABV and it is gone. Did I do something wrong?

I have started a Green Apple Riesling kit and have a question about the ABV. If I am reading everything correctly, my finished wine should be about 5%. Does that sound right? Not that I am going for just alcohol content, but that is very disappointing. I would think that a wine would be at least...

Thanks everyone. I think everything is ok. I will keep everyone posted.

Appleman, Thanks. I will take a reading this evening. The primary was in a closet that is around 72 - 75 degrees.

Ok, I started a Green Apple Riesling kit a couple of weeks ago and I am very concerned that something is wrong. Step one was to ferment in primary and that looked like it went well. Lots of activity. Step two was to rack in to secondary. Being new to this and rushed at the time, I forgot...

Just wondering if anyone uses wax to seal instead of the shrink wrap. If so, what were the results? Are there reasons the shrink is better? I like the look of the wax. Thanks.

Wow, looks like I reopened a can of worms. Thanks.

I just ordered C-Bright from George and it says that rinsing is not necessary. I have never used this. Do I just submerge the things I want sanitized, then simply let them air-dry? Does this leave any smell or taste? Thanks.

Thanks everyone. I used the electrical tape and it works great now.

Thanks everyone. This hobby is very adictive.

Thanks, Masta.

GapeApe, I found one recipe. I wonder why Hard Lemonade is not more popular? Sounds great to me. The recipe I found was very vague. 1 gallon water, 2 pounds sugar, 6-7 lemons and yeast. That was about it. I may try to put something together and I will let you know how it turns out.