Recent content by PigPen

Wade, the labels look amazing... Photoshop is hard to use, I am trying to figure it out also..

Have 4 and they are full (need 2 more)1 to rack and 1 for the fresh juice!!!! I have only been doing this for 2 months. (already have a problem).. This stuff takes time to age.. The more the better, preparing for the future. The more you make the longer you can age it.. By the way, a wet...

I started because I have been trying to start some old fashioned family traditions. I have made beer a while back but it was a hastle and did not have the room. It was also a lot of work for a few cases of brew. There are a lot of wild (concord) grapes where i live, not to mention Beach Plumbs...

OK, everything seems to be going really well. My MM Barolo is tucked away aging and fully degassed. Today however I had to rack my WE VR Cab after clearing, did not go as well as the MM. I ended up getting a little sediment in the beginning and end of racking to to much. The wine is nice and...

Welcome to the forum, this is the right place if you have any questions. These guys and girlsare a great help!!

I pulled up the info on a google search, was surprised that it was available. Without any login. Some good info anyway..

Appleman, I was thinking fresh fruit..

Sorry about the above link copy and past to web browser. This is over my head but informative

Some good info here. lfbisson.ucdavis.edu/PDF/VEN124%20Section%204.pdf

I really enjoyed this months newsletter on bulk aging.. If it is worthy it would be nice to learn more about Maloactic Fermentation, and if possible how to properly do it with the fresh juice kits coming soon.

Appleman, I ordered a testing kit and a bunch of diffrent chemicals to have on hand, as i plan on experimenting with fruit and picked grapes. Any suggustions for a newbie what is a good place tostart? I have 4 wine kits in the process know and am ordering a fresh juice.

Not a chance of making it that long.

I am curious of the maximum shelf life of an all juice or fresh juice, can they make it 5 yrs or more if stores in the proper conditions?

I am with you I need to lose 40 lbs.. I use to be in good shape 2 yrs ago. Used to lift weights. Got out of it am left @ 230 lbs and 5'11. Never to big on the Cardio, did not need it, but now have to find a way to get he weight off. Weather should be getting better, going to tune up the...

Have you oranyone used the carboy shield? is it worth the $ or should i go with a home made or a box?