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I didn't filter out all of the pulp before I pitched the yeast. Should I have? How would I figure out how much nutrient to add? Is there a rule of thumb to follow?

Well I got my hydrometer and the sh was .990 but it turned skunk. Almost made me vomit when I tasted it. I'm not sure what went wrong.

A new hydrometer is on it way. What nutrients would I need. I know there are a few different kinds.

I dropped and broke mine while making and have to order a new one online. I didnt get the starting sg.

I am making 5 gallons of strawberry watermelon wine and after 72 hours all fermentation stopped. There is no activity that I can see and all sediment is now resting on the bottom. I used strawberry and watermelon juice, 4 pounds of white sugar, cider yeast topped off with purified water in a...