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  1. G

    raisin wine

    I added two different types of yeast to the must, but they didn't do anything for two days. That classique kicks butt.
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    raisin wine

    Well FYI, I tried the ec1118 workhorse and let it rise in sugar water, yeast, and the nutrient in RO water and it died while waiting. The Redstar Premier Blanc did the same thing and died. Now on my last hope, I tried the Red Star Premier classique that came with my wine kit. Followed the same...
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    raisin wine

    The strangest thing, I followed the recipe you said and used reverse osmosis water. The yeast did really well for a few hours. This morning it looked like almond milk. No activity. It looked dead. I'm using Red Star Premier Blanc and it's not expired. What are your thoughts? thanks for helping me!
  4. G

    raisin wine

    I have some ph test papers coming. If the ph is too low, how can I make it better for the yeast?
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    raisin wine

    Having a problem with the calamansi lime nectar wine. I started the ferment 3 days ago and it hasn't started yet. I added an energizer last night. It's been a little cool like about 75* degrees so I put a heating pad and brought the temp of the must to 91* and still no action. The must and yeast...
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    raisin wine

    Also, on the gelatin finings, I see an ounce is $7. There is also a 1lb bag for $19. Does this stuff go bad? I want to say thanks to all of you for being so nice to me and for all your help.
  7. G

    raisin wine

    No, y'all didn't drive me away LOL. I've done some research and I'm using the Red Star Premier blanc yeast for the lime and mango wine I'm making. The raisin(my 1st) is settling and I racked it once so far. It has a strong alcoholic taste and I can hardly taste the raisin. Did I let it ferment...
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    raisin wine

    I have 1 gallon of calamansi lime nectar from Costco. thanks
  9. G

    raisin wine

    Should I use this same recipe for fruit juice from a bottle or change things?
  10. G

    raisin wine

  11. G

    raisin wine

    what other besides the ec do you suggest?
  12. G

    raisin wine

    hmm now that is interesting because I plan on getting down with winemaking. I'm finally retired and love this stuff, thanks guys
  13. G

    raisin wine

    pack yeast from a winemaking kit a red pack
  14. G

    raisin wine

    alright WM81 great info, thanks man
  15. G

    raisin wine

    this is for one gallon
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