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  1. jkruer01

    Is my Apfelwein Infected?

    I have a batch of Apfelwein brewing that is about 6 months old. Within the last week, a white "film" has developed on top. Is it infected? Thanks! Jeremy
  2. jkruer01

    Did I mess up?

    Thanks guys! Jeremy
  3. jkruer01

    Did I mess up?

    I added yeast to my first batch of wine on 2/24/10. I used the Blueberry recipe from this site: http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4549 I had a starting SG of 1.080. I left the lid sitting on top of the wine but not sealed. 2 or 3 times a day for the past week I pushed...
  4. jkruer01

    Help with first batch of wine

    Thanks, I'm not looking for sweetness, I like a dry wine but this wasn't a dry wine taste, it was different, the only way I can think of describing it is tart. I didn't really expect it to taste good because afterall, if it was ready to drink after 1 week then why would you wait until 1 year to...
  5. jkruer01

    Help with first batch of wine

    Thanks, what about the tart flavor? Jeremy
  6. jkruer01

    Help with first batch of wine

    Ok, so it has been 7 days since I added the yeast. I have been punching the cap down several times a day. I used a wine thief to take a sample and measure the specific gravity. The sg was .992. I poured the sample from the thief into a wine glass. The color is very very dark and opaque. I...
  7. jkruer01

    Help with first batch of wine

    Well, two nights ago, I set my blueberries out in my primary to let them thaw. Yesterday, I added all of the ingredients to my primary according to the recipe that was recommended here. Tonight I rehydrated my yeast and added it to my primary. My beginning gravity was 1.080. Now, it is just...
  8. jkruer01

    Help with first batch of wine

    Thanks guys! I appreciate the help. Jeremy
  9. jkruer01

    Help with first batch of wine

    Hello, I plan on making a Blueberry Wine as my first batch of wine. I found the following recipe: I was also going to use the following instructions that I found: Since I have no idea what I am doing, I have no idea if these are good instructions/recipes or not. If you have...
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