Recent content by PharmerMike

Thanks to @Steve Wargo, @Rice_Guy , @salcoco , @Ajmassa , @winemaker81 for your helpful responses! Doing some research and work next on measuring TA and free SO2 to see if I can get a better outcome going forward.

@winemaker81 - very helpful comments in both posts. I appreciate it!

Thank you. I top off my carboys in secondary fermentation to make sure the top of the wine is in the narrowest part of the carboy, typically within an inch of the bottom of the stopper for the airlock. I have used a few tablespoons of wine tannin powder in the juice when fermentation begins...

Thank you. That is very helpful. I wasn't aware that could be an issue, since I didn't see an expiration date on the package. I have ordered fresh K-Meta, and will write the date on the package when I open it so it gets discarded after 12 months.

Looking for some assistance with what I believe is oxidation in my wines made from juice buckets. I have landed on juice buckets as the sweet spot for me after making several wines from concentrates, Dragon's Blood, several country wines and one kit. I have enjoyed these wines from juice as...

I live about 20 minutes away from the Home Winery store in Michigan. I have history going back to my dad taking me with him to the store in the 70's when he made wine. I've made 15-20 batches from their concentrates. They are VERY, VERY good when making a country wine. Since these are...