I use them. Usually 4 per batch. Keeps me from opening a 750 only to find out it's not ready. I also seem to end up with not quit a full bottle when bottling. Perfect for a 375.
Just finished this kit a month ago. I boosted the alc. to 10%. Followed the kit to the letter except for: adding a pack of white grape concentrate and sugared up to about 1.080. It did just fine. I think I could have upped the alc. to 12%.
I have made Mulberry two times and both times had this same problem. I made juice from the berries both times and used lavlin yeast. On the second one I step fed the yeast with the same problem. I transferred off the lees a little early 1.020 or so. Then stirred with a piece of new copper water...
Process Tech for a plastic plant. I run and monitor a chemical reactor. We have a lab on site which tests liquid and solids. I have used their knowledge of PH and TA to better understand the process.
I use a razor blade in a holder. Then I use a tasting cork to plug bottle, apply WD40 to a paper towel to remove any remaining glue. I wash the WD40 off with liquid hand soap and remove cork. I like the tasting cork because it makes cleaning the inside much easier at bottling time. Takes me...
A few years ago we went an a family vacation. And with the festive mood of the evening I had a few glasses of wine as were others. Until now no one had seen me drink more than one. A good time was had by all and the next day I was asked if WineGary could come out and play again. It stuck and it...
I found a nice cinnamon tea (Bigelow brand) that was very popular. I found it on Jack Keller's site. Made just like he said but used a strong one cup made with 2 bags as a flavor pack. Back sweetened to around .004-.006. Let me know if you would like more info. He also had a raspberry zinger...
I give family wine with the understanding that they give me honest feed back. If they don't care for it, tell me why. This way I can improve it. Fortunately they are really kind and are really good at telling me why they liked or disliked it. This has helped me make better wine, and I keep notes...