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I'm looking for a 5 gal pail of Norton Juice. Walker's doesn't carry it. Anyone in Missouri or Oklahoma know where I can find some? Thanks!

I have a stuck fermantation. Gravity hasn't changed yet, no fermentation has been noticeable at all. Pitched the yeast twice, added nutrient and energizer. Temperature is in the high 70's. Any suggestions? Pitch a 3rd time with red star?

I'm using the whip for degassing. I know the easy answer is to use it till the gas taste is out. Curious if there's a rule of thumb for the amount of whipping to do, or is it a several time job.

I've pitched the yeast 3 times, and nothing. 5 gallon batched 100 % cranberries, no juices 12lbs of sugar I can't figure it out. I've tried a cup of juice with the yeast and have been able to get it started. As soon as it got to the primary it seems to shut down. The primary was...

Found an orchard here that sells "pure" apple juice. They say all they add to it is asorbic acid. Is this usable for apple wine? they sell it for only $3 a gallon,if you bring your own jug.

Having some smell problems, and a little bit of taste problems too. after the second racking, I noticed the rotten egg smell. We aired it out, and it was gone. Now, three weeks later, I took the air lock off and got a wiff of what smelled like the eraser off a pencil. It tastes like peach...

Looking for: large primaries 12gal or larger floor corker- used is ok, or a recommendation for web sites fruit press- used, steel prefered looking for a 50l variable stainless steel tank as well. (new) please PM if you have something to sell, or a suggestions. My apples ripened much...

2 weeks ago I racked raspberry from the primary to a carboy. At that time it was 1.020. Now it's at 1.010 and hasn't moved all week. Also, it's very thick looking. You can tell the pulp that made its way out of the bag is suspended in the solution. What can I do?

Has anyone used these as a substitute for carboys? I heard the plastic they are made from does not leach. Is that ok if you're in a jam to use for a few weeks?

I have a strawberry and mango batches brewing. The fermented quite aggressively. I know the temperature was over 80 for some short periods of time. I've since racked them into their carboys. They have settled out a great deal in the last week. I've noticed almost no active since racking. No...

I'll post pictures tomorrow. I'm full on Coastal Vines Cabernet right now. :ib I have planted 5 catawba, 4 niagra, 5 traminette, and 5 Frontec Gris planted. All are doing well the Traminette have grown over 3 feet in 6 weeks. We've had great rain and sunshine this year. My catawba and...

Does anyone use screw tops for home brewing? If so is it simple and cost effective?

How many of you use a fruit press? Last year I feebly made one of my own with 50lb dumbell. Worked great, but I was worn out. Is it better than freezing in regards to small batches?

I'm currently making about 300 bottles a year. I'm looking to step up to 100 plus cases a year. Could I get some information on bottling equipment. Anything you've liked disliked? I'm thinking about a 3-4 unit bottler with disparger. Need help finding a pneumatic corker, and foil sealer. Thanks!

Just finished bottling and capsules for my Cherry wine. Final taste before bottling was a nice semi sweet Door CO. cherry wine. Didn't sweeten the second time. I hope this isn't going to haunt me in a few months. Did my final rack on my red plum wine. Tasted fantastic! Added the finishing...

Anyone know of a wine makers club in Wisconsin? If not, anyone interested in starting one?

Just bought 10 6ft northern White Peach trees for the farm. The gentleman I got them from said that all their buds died at the frost. Are they shot for the year/forever? If not, anyone have a good peach recipe? Thanks

I've been making wine for a little over a year or so. It's gotten to be a pretty serious hobby. This spring i've planted Niagra, Catawba, Frontec Gris, and Traminette. I have plans to plant Landot Noir, and Viogner too. I try to start a new kit every month, and if I can I try to do fruit as...