Recent content by cherubrock74

Making my wine from juice. I have one bucket in the carboy and another one finishing fermenting. Soon it will go in the carboy as well. Wondering how many times I will need to rack. I have been reading many different opinions on the forum. Do I need to add k meta every time I rack? And I was...

Never used the hydrometer before but your replies gives it more sense lol...I also have to watch the video you suggested... thank you for all your help I will surely update you about the progress @Ajmassa rock on! :)

Updates: please see pics for gravity readings...the Santa Clara that almost exploded continued to ferment and shows 4 lines below 0.990 while the other bucket that was still sealed shows 42 on the scale...I think cause it never really started the fermentation yet...now I opened the lid and it...

Sorry for what may sound like noob questions In the meantime can the bucket lid remain crack open as I left it to prevent it from exploding? Or should I remove both the lids (one bucket is still sealed but the valve seem to be working fine as it is not building up pressure) and place cloths on...

Thanks for your replies I have a bucket of Montepulciano juice and another one or Pinot Noir I am having fun at this time hope I can also learn how to make a good wine thanks to all your suggestions

Thank you for all your replies The Santa Clara bucket almost exploded this evening glad I saw it the lid was bubbled up for the pressure building I guess the vent hole on top of the lid clogged up or something...anyway I opened the lid that was still sealed and relieved the pressure build up...I...

Hi guys just wanted to know a few basic info to follow to get me started. Got two buckets of juice one is Luvabella e the other one Santa Clara. I believe from reading on your forum that Lunabella already includes yeast? Do you know if the other one does too? They are in 6 gallons buckets with...

Hello everyone new member here my name is Andrea and I am from CT!