Recent content by Brad Simmons

UPDATE - I believe the Enolmatic would work, no worries --- however, I can't rack into a Plastic PET carboy (all 14 I have are PET now) - 'massive implosion' is what is stated on the website. Makes sense. so nevermind. hahahhaa

Is the Enolmatic not enough suction? I have two of these and love them. (one in case one breaks down mid bottling) hahha. no really.

Ok my helpful brothers in wine -- first round of 8 kits in the bottle. when WHITE wine is clear as can be - is there an issue to bottle it early? I couldn't think of any, so I did bottle weeks ahead of time. The Sauv Blanc with QA23 is amazing - so much nicer mouth feel, better flavor - total...

this is what I have: Apex Cultures FermoPro is a premium nutrient formulated to optimize fermentation. Apex Cultures FermoPro nutrient supplies yeast with essential elements needed to brew complex and superior beers. For homebrew use: 2-3g per 5 gallons. here's the pic: here's the SPEC...

NCO @Jim Welch and NCO @winemarker81 - thank you sincerely for this. I have also reached out to a close friend - he has a PhD in Plant Pathology - and has a Yeast company - and a Distillery he just sold for a Price's Ransom. We shall see what he think of this as well. I think from all what I...

and BOY, WOW - do I appreciate this doctorate-level stuff. TOTALLY not had any conversations at this level for wine.

From another forum.... "I emailed Wyeast with that question. They answered: "It is the same product with the same usage instructions for either wine or beer." I did the same thing a few months ago. I ordered wine yeast nutrient instead of beer nutrient. The directions on the wine yeast called...

Jim, this is EXCELLENT news! Now, rookie Q here: you also mention, adjusting. Are you meaning - the FermoPro says 15g-30g per 26 gallons (100L) - so since ber is like 6% and wine is like 12%, I double the dose? Or am I reading too much into this - or over thinking it? I other words, the two...

BTW, I am using: FERMOPRO™ YEAST NUTRIENT. is this even the correct one to use?

one supplier says 1 tsp per gallon of wine - one says 1/2 tsp per 5 gallons. What's a guy to do?

two Chimay Grande Reserve beers fermenting far left and back. we are 'red' people - but with summer coming on - and all the ladies in our life loving whites, here we go: 3 - Gewurz - we LOVE that - and the new 'lesser kit' is just fine. 2 - Malbecs 2 - Adelaide Hills Sauv Blanc Private...

I am going in! Going to attempt to start 10-12 kits today. its raining and I am feeling god-like. :-D.

and one more quick Q --- if I am adding some of this: VINTNER'S BEST® BLACKBERRY FRUIT WINE BASE 128 OZ - (1 gallon makes 5.00 gallons juice at 18.6o B). How much do I add to a 6 gallon WinExpert kit?

just real quick - if I add the D47 or the RC 212 or the QA 23 (assuming adding Yeast Nutrient as well) --- but am I to put the EC1118 in AS WELL AS the D47, etc?

Thank you ALL - now I have a ton of research ahead of me! :-D I think I will try a bunch of things here - different yeast, add flavoring and take amazing notes. Thank you again.