Recent content by Chris_A

I'll have to put us in the 4-5 a week category as well, sometimes more and some times less. I really enjoy it most after dinner when the little tyke is in bed, relaxing with a good book and a glass of wine.

Starting to plan some wine racks to replace the plastic utility shelves that I am using now. I am trying to decide between the diamond/cube layout and the scalloped or slatted shelves. The racks will be in my basement and out of the way, so ascetics are not the highest priority but I still want...

Thanks for the tips. Since it sounds like there is nothing wrong with using the StarSan for my wine, I will probably keep using it. I mix it 1 gallon at a time to minimize waste, and so far the one bottle has lasted me nearly 2 years. I like not having to worry about the odor and other issues...

So I have been using StarSan for both my beer and wine making, but wondering if I should switch to using a sulfite solution for the wine instead. Results so far have been fine using the StarSan for wine, I just get the impression that it isn't the normal thing to. Any thoughts or...

Thanks for the suggestions. They all looked so good that I couldn't decide where to start. The Renaissance Amarone and the WE Lodi Cab seem like a great place to start. No matter what it will be a new adventure since this will be the first kit kit with raisins. I'll try and do better about...

I'm trying to decide which kits to order and tackle next. After reading the forums here for a while I've decided on an Amarone and a Cabernet Sauvignon as the next two projects, but I have havind trouble picking the specific kit since I haven't been at this long enough to develop a brand...

So far I have been doing a few batches of Mr Beer, and working through my first full sized kit brew. (bottling this weekend!) So if possible I'd probably be more comfortable starting with a kit and putting in some additions. But if it is easier to translate to a partial mash, then this could be...

My wife and several of our friends have this thing for pumpkin beer when it is available in the fall. I wanted to take a try at making some for them and wondered if anyone had suggestions or recipes they might be willing to share. Thanks! Chris