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Do yeast reproduce in the must and increase in numbers, or is it just whatever set number of them in the packet that do all the fermenting? Also, when someone mentions 15% alcohol content, what is the other 85%? Mostly water and flavanoids? Unfermented sugar and water? Thanks, just a...

Fermenting with Raisins Luc, instead of using yeast packets to ferment, I have tried using raisins. They seem to be working well as a fermentor for some reason, as long as I stir them daily in the must to keep them from becoming moldy. Have you tried this and would you know what sort of yeast...

Yeast type and alcohol content Anyone know of a table that correlates types of yeast to the percent alcohol content produced? Thanks.

Recently tried using raisins instead of yeast packets to start a cranberry/grape ferment. Within a week, it was bubbling away, and the ferment fragrance smells sweeter and richer than the batches I've done with yeast packets. Anyone have any idea what exactly is the fermentor here? Is it some...