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I did some primary fermentation in glass gallon jugs. The juice is now in secondary fermentation and I am using a grade 5 plastic jug. The plastic is not clear but had a milky white color. Is it ok to use this type of plastic jug for secondary fermentation? Also, I have the plastic jug at...

Thank You Much thanks to all of you for the education. I am still a novice and all the info is much appreciated. John S.

I have been making wine using one gallon glass jugs. I have fermented grape juice, apple juice and cranberry juice and mead using three pounds of honey. With the grape juice I have added a couple cups of sugar for each gallon. After primary fermentation, I racked the wine. When I have done...

Thanks to all for all the information, support and counsel and advice. My hydrometer arrived in the mail yesterday, but unfortunately it was broken. I expect to receive a replacement in two days. I did taste the batch and it tasted like young wine, not too strong, but like young wine with a...

Help with First Batch Thanks so much for your reply. I hear what you are saying. Yes I purchased a hydrometer but have yet to receive it. I am trying to do what I can until I receive it.

Last Saturday, I made my first batch of homemade wine. I made one gallon in a four litre bottle. I used 100% raspberry and pomegranate juice. I added one-half cup of sugar to the juice. I used red wine yeast. I did a yeast starter by added the yeast to a cup of warm water and letting it...