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I did 2 of these kits. Unfortunately, as far as I know, they're discontinued. I purchased them on Amazon. Unless they're available through another source, I don't think they're around anymore =(

wpt-me: I've done it that way too, but the instructions for this particular kit said to sprinkle, let sit 15mins, then stir. In the future I'll probably ignore anything that says stir after pitching and wait until day 2 to stir. NorCal: I'll look up that process in the forum. I'll have to...

Just over a week ago I started a mist-type kit that I've had for a year or so. The included yeast (Super B or something like that?) had a BB date of November 2015. I knew I might be pushing my luck, but I pitched it anyway. Starting SG of 1.060, temp 72F. Day 3 I had good, foamy fermentation at...

I'm in! I choose Winexpert Eclipse Sonoma Dry Creek Chardonnay

Jet Blue is exactly the same recipe as DB, just use all blueberries instead of mixed berries. However, for mine I also added 2 peeled/sliced bananas & a box of raisins to the fruit bag & also a couple palmfuls of French medium toasted oak chips to the primary. It's been in the bottle only a...

Me too! Love the beautiful river walk!

I've made 2 batches of DangerDave's dragon blood... Yum! But my favorite has been "Jet Blue" made just like DB but blueberries only and I added 2 bananas, raisins, & a little french toasted oak to the primary. It's a hit with my fam!

I agree that the punted ones are usually higher quality and seen as classier perhaps. I use quite a lot of them because that's mostly what I've been given in the way of used bottles. The biggest problem I have with them is some of them can be a pain to fill because the shape of the bottom...

Sorry, I don't have a link :( I have a physical copy of the magazine issue. I bet it's online somewhere though!

Did I read that link correctly? It's from Dec 06/Jan 07? I think I have an issue of WineMaker around here from Dec 12/Jan 13 with a top 100 list. I'm curious to compare... I wish I could advise based on experience, but I've got the WineXpert Eclipse Stags Leap Merlot bulk aging. All the reviews...

I love my auto-siphon! Very simple & affordable way to rack.

The instructions say it should get to 1.000 within about 2 weeks, then rack, stabilize, etc. It doesn't really divide it up into "primary fermentation" & "secondary fermentation". It's pretty much it goes dry in the bucket then rack to carboy with all the finings, etc then clear until bottling...

Would yeast hulls be something they would have at my LHBS? Mid 70s is where I usually keep my laundry room when I have something in primary, but I really don't know what the must temp got up to. I have a stick on thermometer on the bucket, but this small batch only had about 2.6 gallons or so...

It's 1.020

I pitched the yeast (included EC-1118 ) on 5/13 with a SG of 1.130. The temp has been consistently in the mid-70s. Fermented pretty strong in the beginning, but there's been no change in SG for the last week. Thursday I added yeast energizer... Yesterday I added nutrient. Besides stirring, I...