Recent content by Whiffy

Good point on using the previously made wines to top up. Before I read these last two posts I transferred the must to a demijohn. Despite searching high and low in the UK I couldn't locate a wine bottle bung that came pre-bored. So I drilled one myself. Seems to be working OK. What'll I'll...

Problem solved Many thanks to you both. I have an elderberry and runner bean wine in the early stages of fermentation. I'll certainly toast your health at the time of drinking! Rob

Surplus returned Thank you both. Might be an obvious question so sorry for asking but how do you fit an airlock to non-standard bottle?

Hi, Wonder if anyone can advise on how I would keep surplus wine must in good condition for topping up after initial fermentation and racking processes. Concerned that if I put surplus into second demijohn the air space in it will spoil the wine. Thanks for your help.

Yeast info If it helps I used the Gervin No 3 yeast.

Thanks very much for the advice. Much appreciated.

I took the SG reading this afternoon and it's showing 1.005. If it helps I put in 1.5 kilos of sugar.Many thanks for helping out on this one.

Finishing SG I'll check back in tomorrow as haven't taken the SG yet. Many thanks for your help.

Can anyone help? I'm on my 3rd (and possibly final) attempt at making a wine. I have gone for a sweet Nettle Wine as per CJJ Berry's First Steps book. It was all looking good until 2 weeks after the first racking the fermentation has slowed then seemingly stopped - no more bubbles for about 5...