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Started this kit on 1/26/13 and there is zero signs of fermentation. Added sugar and appx. 1/2 of fpack to get to 1.080. Temp has been between 72* and 78* Directions call for 68 to 77. Other then adding sugar and fpack in the beginning, I have followed the instructions..... at this stage there...

This is my first time at this. Yesterday we crushed 240lbs of concord grapes into a 20 gal fermenter and a couple of 6gal fermenters. All containers have spigots on them. When we tried to get some juice for a SG reading the spigots cloged up quickly. So my question is...when it comes time to...

I have a grape grusher that has been in a basement for 35 plus years along with a press. The crusher is rusty on the inside. It is in perfect working order. Anyone had any experence with this, or should I just try to rebuild it. I remember seeing it 50 years ago and my Mother-in-law says she...

Has anyone tried this kit ?? Would be interested in opinions of it. Thanks, Dan http://www.homebrewing.org/AIH-Blackberry-MEAD-_p_945.html

My first try at a mead A recipe from Winemakers handbook for a sweet mead. 3 1/4 lb honey 7 pints of water 3 tsp malic acid 1 1/2 tsp tartaric acid 1/4 tsp tannin 3/4 tsp energizer 2 camden, crushed 1 Sauternes yeast I doubled this recipe for 2 gals. The only thing that I am...

I have searched several places for an Elderberry Wine label and have found none. Don't want to get into printing my own. Anybody know of a place to get them. Didn't think this label would be that hard to get. Doesn't have to be fancy just a label to distinguish from my other bottles...

Just started this kit 5/1/11 and I am looking ahead to topping off. For anyone that has finished this kit, what did you use to top off or maybe someone has some good suggestios. Thanks, Dan

Doing a 1 gallon of plum and will add the yeast today....before the game. My question is, should I break down the amount of yeast used by 1/5th or just add the whole packet ? Dan

For those making the mist kits......do you use the entire f pack. I thought that my last Strawberry kit was to sweet. Your thoughts ? Thanks, Dan

Anyone know where to get any 750 frosted bottles at a resonable price ? Thanks

When it comes time for topping off which would be better, water or a similar purchased wine. Seems funny to add water even though it would be a small amount. It's my first kit wine of Chianti. Thanks, Dan