Recent content by jclark

Quick update: As of this morning, my blueberry wine is fermenting. It's a bit sluggish but there is life. I'm not sure if it was the new yeast, nutrient, or warmer temps over the weekends that brought it to life but it seems ok now. Thanks all for the replies.

3 pounds per gallon. I haven't even tested the ph. didn't really think of that. I've been brewing for 20 years but only doing fruit wines for a few years now. Never had this problem before.

Thanks Folks, I initially pitched Redstar Premier Rouge just by sprinkling on the top of the must 5 days ago. 24 hours ago I did the same with Bourgovin RC212. This morning I made a starter with Some Monrochet that expired in 2009 and the starter took right off. I may pitch that Montrochet...

Hi all, I'm new here but not new to the world of fermentation. I am currently having a problem with 10 gallons of a blueberry must that will not ferment. I used potassium metabisulfite 48 hours prior to pitching yeast. The must is in buckets and I covered them but did not install airlocks after...