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ratflinger replied to the thread Fortified Wine?.Ohio Bob is correct, you have to use 190 proof Everclear. Vodka will way water down your base. You can find an abv calculator here... -
ratflinger replied to the thread Enolmatic bottler?.I use a vacuum pump for bottling, it lifts from the floor to the tabletop w/o any issues.
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ratflinger replied to the thread Enolmatic bottler?.O-rings need occasional lubrication to stay soft & pliable.
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I've made the Apres choc/rasp, mocha, and ice wine (riesling) using the 375 ml bottles with a cork. Presentation with the 375 ml...
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I use 375 ml bottles for port-style wines. Smaller bottles range from 125 ml and up, but most are screwcap bottles. Reusing them is...
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The problem with "interesting" bottles is storage. I use Bordeaux bottles as they stack neatly in less space. When you bottle 30 gallons...
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ratflinger replied to the thread WineXpert Apres Dessert Wine - bad initial SG reading.As Khristyjeff said. Your kit may have been a little low on the SG as the last 3 WE kits I've made were on the low end of the SG range...
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ratflinger replied to the thread Making wine without chemicals..Well, I do have a raspberry/chocolate going that I made with raspberries, dutched cocoa, & frozen grape juice - does that count? BTW -...
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ratflinger replied to the thread Making wine without chemicals..You are getting as bad as BigDaveK!
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ratflinger replied to the thread Finer Wine Kit Finer Wine Kits.pfft ... unless you just have to have that pale golden color forget the carbon.
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ratflinger replied to the thread For Sale Wine Press For Sale - NE Wisconsin.So why is this stuff never for sale in South Texas ... oh, nevermind
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Tweaking cheap wine kits (last night)
