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Hi everyone, I just mixed a new batch of KMeta, but it doesn't seem to smell very much. The powder is about 9 months old -- does the powder lose its "kick" after a while or am I OK? Thanks

Hi Everyone, Quick question: Any issues with using a brew belt on a BB carboy? (I saw some threads about using them on glass carboys, but I am wondering if the plastic will be OK) I need to degas, but the must is only around 72º -- I thought I could warm it up using a belt -- should fit OK...

Hi Everyone, Yesterday I started an RJS Cellar Classic Cab/Merlot kit. (this is my 2nd kit ever, 4th batch ever (2 SP batches)). I pitched the yeast (Lalvin EC-1118) last night at 8:30 pm when the must was at 78º. I know it is very early yet, but there is absolutely NO activity. (On my...

Hi Everyone, I saw a reference to this question in another thread, but there was not a clear answer. I just bought an RJS Cellar Classics Cab/Merlot kit. The instructions seem to be a bit lacking (the bottling section doesn't even mention putting wine into the bottles; it just says to cork...

Hi Everyone, Quick question -- can you use sparkalloid more thane once? My SP was very clear after adding sparkalloid (as per the instructions) so I racked to a fermentation bucket in order to back sweeten with sugar. While racking I disturbed some gunk and it transferred also. After...

Hi Everyone, I've been reading for a while, but this is my first post. Thanks for all of things I've learned already. I am completely new to this - I have a WE Chilean Merlot that is clearing, (1st batch ever) and then I jumped right into SP which is nearing the end of secondary...