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Its a 5 gallon carboy ... I've check a couple times. I still have the box and checked it with a second 5 gallon carboy I have. Again, it is a very strong raspberry flavor .... almost thickish.

More help ... recap: I bought the Vinters Best 128 oz fruit wine base, dissolved an extra 3 cups of sugar to give it an alcohol boost with four gallons of water. At 76 degrees I pitched my Red Star Premier Cuvee yeast (5 gr) started with a specific gravity of 1.080 and the directions...

Yes ... 128 oz of fruit base and 4 gallons of water. I added some nutrients today and it took right off so I might be back on the right track.

Thanks so much for the good advice. I tried to do as much reading on this site as possible before I started but sometimes you need that reassurance of what to do! I'll keep you updated.

I didn't think about letting it get some air ... thanks for the advice!

Long time listener ... first time caller! Although I just officially joined, I've been a lurker on this sight for a long time trying to get ready for my first and second wine making. I bought the Vinters Best 128 oz fruit wine base, dissolved an extra 3 cups of sugar to give it an...