Yes it came a sweetener pack. The directions say when it gets below .996 to rack add the sulphite/ sorbate packet, degass then add keisolsol wait 24 hrs then add the sweetener pack and chitosan. I bought some potassium metabisulate from our local brewing store but he wasn't sure how much I'd...
Let me start with the back story. Started a WE Moscato kit 10 days or so ago and my son wanted to help, so i asked him to pour in the bentonite when we started and mix it in. When i returned i knew something wasnt right because it was still clear and i noticed he used the sulphite sorbate...
Just added the fining agents today and already have a pile of muck at the bottom. It says leave it for 5 days then twist the carboy to remove sediment stuck on the side, but should i rack one more time before i let it sit to clear.
It's only because i don't have a similar wine handy it seems like it would defeat the purpose of making my own wine if i still have to buy more. I imagine as I get further into this journey of wine making ill start to acquire more varieties and smaller carboys or bottles to top up with. This...
Does headspace in a carboy really matter on a 4-6 week kit your just going to bottle and drink soon anyways? I can see why you do it for bulk aging but when its just sitting undisturbed for 2 weeks to clear i cant imagine it would have and negative effects. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
I have 4 going right now
WE private reserve amarone
WE strawberry watermelon island mist
WE blood orange sangria
WE raspberry peach sangria
Quarantine is giving me a lot of free time.
I've been drinking wine expert island mist blood orange sangria the last two weeks and I love it, added a few lbs of corn sugar as well. It's really sweet my wife and her friends we have given some to enjoy it as well
For labels ive always used bottleyourbrand .com they seem ok price wise, well cheaper than burning through your personal printer ink. I always do something different this batch im about to bottle is for my wife and our family so i put my kids on it. The options are limitless.
For a corker i...
Finished clearing and racked my wine expert blood orange sangria today per directions. Filled a cup and wow it was sweet but amazing. The orange really stands out and i think we will enjoy this kit over the summer. I added 3lbs of sugar in the primary and used the whole Fpack in the secondary...
I love it back east, gosh i couldnt believe how much saratoga area has grown and the shopping centers along route 50. When i was a child you only had the wilton mall untill you reached downtown Saratoga. I now live on the outskirts of Sacramento and truly enjoy being close to heart of California...