Recent content by kmk

Actually a blind study means that the researchers do not know control from experimental subjects. It is one method of increasing validity of the study.

Wow, looks great. Thanks for sharing. Good job!

I trim off the cork with a serrated knife. Use a blow dryer for shrink wrap, it's pretty cool.

I have seen a bear climb one of our apple trees and shake it, then climb down and munch. It's hilarious.

Beware, I'm a newbie. I wonder if you could use wax around the top like in the old days.

Looks like seeds. Could a flower head or grass stalk inadverdently snuck into the primary vessel? It may add a level of flavor, who knows. I wouldn't worry considering other 'things' I've seen in primary batches.

I used to work in a laboratory. If you're using a glass probe it should not be adversely affected by low (or high) pH values.

Oh, yea, sorry, ADD on the computer. Let me try again. I use(d) 1 Step (percarbonates) for years. Couple of years ago, I started using bottom-shelf vodka. I also have some 1.6% active iodine (Io-Star sanitizer) which I haven't used yet. Oh my, I still haven't addressed your request. I'm going...

Looking forward to answers to this question, since the more I read the more different amounts are suggested. For years I added one Campden tablet (550mg active Na metabisulphite) per gallon during initial set-up. Often times I would add a tiny amount once or twice more during the process...