Recent content by Jocelyn

Hi guys thanks in advance! I've made a bunch of wine kits but I've never seen one that looks like this on the top it doesn't appear to be spreading but it's concerning none the less. The instructions say to leave it in the primary for two weeks which is the first time I've seen that in one of...

My mead is clearing pretty nicely crazy enough it still seems to be having some action in the airlock. Is it OK that some of the fruit appears to be exposed at the top? I have it filled pretty high but A couple of the raisins are sitting on top of the orange. Should I rack it off?

Mine looks like that too

Just started a batch of this on Sunday. Looks beautiful fermenting nicely. I followed the recipe to a T. I made my first batch of mead a few months ago it's very bitter and very potent. Had a buddy crawling on the floor after a few glasses. Really hoping this one taste better can't be much...

Yeah that's the only one I was a bit unsure of. Can't see it being bad but the price tag on these kits is a bit steap for something I was unsure about.

I'm doing the chocolate rasbeŕry (we do it every year) amazing stuff. And the salted carmel. One of our friends is doing the marshmallow so I'm excited to try all 3! We haven't started the salted carmel but have the chocolate raspberry going strong in the primary. How is everyone else's kit...

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Kind of a random question I started a mead and I am fermenting it straight into the carboy just so I can let it sit without having to worry about racking it right away and make sure it's completely secure from any fruit flies. The only issue is I had some yeast get stuck to the top of the...

Which stage do you add the fruit in primary or secondary? Are usually leave mine in the secondary for an extended period but I have also moved it within the first couple of weeks and it was still all right.

When you use it without the slurry do you just sprinkle it on the top like you would with a normal wine? Or is there some special way I should prepare it? That again if you say there is no flavour difference I guess I could just use my one from the Merlot

Agreed with the costco kits I always do a little less water then required. I have never bothered doctoring them (but I might try it on my next batch, do you throw the extra fruit in a bag? what might be good to throw into a merlot?). I have done 5 of them so far, they are cheap, they taste...

Hi guys, I haven't made much wine lately and was thinking of throwing together a quick batch of skeeter pee. I currently have a Merlot in the primary. I know that skeeter pee takes on the flavor of its slurry, I am thinking a skeeter pee that is Merlot flavored may be a little gross. What do...

This may be a silly question but how would you mix it without boiling the honey first? Is it enough to just heat it? Does it have to be pasteurized or non pasteurized?

We are big game of thrones fans and we make it with the leftovers of Dragons blood so we call it Bastards brew. It seems to suit the two wines.

Yes I would. It was great especially as gifts for the non wine drinkers.