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Firstly I'd just like to thank everyone for your input and wisdom, it really has been a huge help. It's also increased my interest in the whole subject quite substantially, I never realised there was so much too it. I went to the local homebrew store yesterday and explained what was happening &...

From your description it sounds like I used an S bubbler (although with no liquid there wasn't much bubbling going on lol). I've got it in the bung now with water in it to create a seal. Then first thing tomorrow I'll get the other things I need. Use vodka cos the alcohol kills any bacteria?

I was hoping that was all it was vvolf. It seems I have underestimated the importance of sterilization too. This forum has really given me a lot to think about. I'm saving racking the wine until tomorrow now after I have purchased some sterilizing stuff and a pump. I've got a length of tube and...

Thanks Green Mountains, that's what I'll do, and keep my fingers well and truly crossed. Will keep you posted...

Hi Malkore, thank you for your response. I took the lid off the demijohn and had a good look inside. No snot floating around or any other signs of damage. If nothing else I've made a wine with a beautiful, deep colour. I took a sample and it smelled ok, nothing unpleasant here either. The...

Hi. I am new to wine making and even newer to the website. I've read with great interest some of the posts in the forum, although none seem to reflect my situation (or stupidity). I am in the process of making my first ever batch of wine. I'd been saying about it for years but never made the...