Recent content by Lars Grogan

1. Hydrometer. 2. Yes, very sweet. Almost like Welch's grape juice with a hint of grain alcohol added.

Working with a Sangiovese concentrate on my second batch, ever. Started 3 weeks ago on primary fermentation with a s.g. of 1.130. After two weeks, it was at 1.060...still foamy on the top and bubbling in the airlock. Gave it another week...s.g. is 1.050. No more bubbling appearing on the...

Checked in on the bucket today...full bubble activity is going on now. Guess it was just a slow start. Between the bubbles and the smell, we definitively have fermenting going on. Appreciate the help everyone.

Working on my second batch ever, using juice I got from a friend at a local winery. When I first tested the juice, the s.g. was greater than the hydrometer would measure. I had to dilute the juice to a 2:1 juice to filtered water ratio. My previous batch was from a kit and required no...