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I had my grapes fermenting for 5 days and already they were down to 1.02 SG. the problem was, I had to go out of town for 2 days. I showed my wife what to do and when to stop (if necessary) but I just found out she forgot to do it. I can't really smell much and I'm sure there is a layer of...

It's been awhile since a regular on this forum. many new computers later I'm trying to find an copy of some of the old calculators I used to use. I believe Fermcalc was the one I liked best as it easily measured SO2 addition, using either 10% solution or KMBS. The links appear to no longer...

I started 2 batches of Brehm frozen grapes a few days ago, a 2018 Sryah and a 2013 Zinfandel. day 3 into fermenting and I'm getting confused. The Zin was adjusted to 24 brix prior to pitching the Yeast (D254) the fermentation kicked in yesterday and today it appears to be going strong. When I...

I'm thinking of getting a couple Variable lit tanks to age my wine in and started thinking. with the variable lid you don't have any oxygen or head space in the tank yet it seems to mature. what is the difference then, between a tank like this and using corny kegs?

I finally committed to using a Corny keg system for my whites. I figure, if I bulk age for a year they should be alright in the Keg. My question is, I have 2 regulators, one for the Kegerator and one for filling the Kegs but so fay, only one tank. I'm wondering if I even need 2 tanks as I'm...

I have up to 7 cases of bottles i'd like to get rid of. These are (mostly) for white wines. They have all been cleaned and the labels removed. I'm asking $5 a case. PM me if interested Shoebiedoo

I got my Chilean juice last Wednesday warmed it up and added grape packs Thursday morning. today the Sg is down to 1.02 on all 3 batches. Here's my question. I wanted to leave the grape packs in longer then 4 days but I am being called to work and leave tomorrow for 8 days. the juice is in...

for the past year or so I've been battling this white film that's been showing up in my carboys (mostly the reds). I realize this is a bacteria of some type but I can't figure why it keeps coming back. 2 weeks ago it showed up the carboys below. I racked and added 1/4 tsp sulfite. as you can...

Just pick up a few of these. I really like them. anybody else using these?

Columbus Ohio area upgraded to Italian corker.

My band SilverFunk is playing at the Moose Lodge at 1970 Schrock Rd . Columbus, OH 43229, TONIGHT from 7:30 to 11:30. I know it's just a Moose Lodge but all are welcome and we could use a good crowd Shoebiedoo

I have a 1 day layover in Venice Italy and I'm wondering if anyone know if there's a vineyard not too fay away that I could manage to visit? :dg:dg

I got back frojm being out of town for a week and realized I had made a cardinal sin :slp:slp:slp I had left a carboy with watered down Lee's (from racking) in the bottom. While I was dumping it in the sink i think i smelled a hint of vinigar :s Should I used this carboy again? what to I do...

When do you guys think we will be getting together this year? I'd love to come up this year but I'm working the weekend of the 28th. Is it it the realms of possibility to have it on the 4th, or is that too close to Easter? Guess it's that time of year again :b

OK, this I don't get. Bought 24 gallons of Pinot Grigio fall of 2013. Experimented with zesting on 6 gallons and was not happy with the results (too much grapefruit flavor) While I understand to ad less zest what I don't understand is.. I back-sweetened the zested wine to make it a little...

My Chilean Malbec has developed that ever dreaded whit film on the surface accompanied with a slight musty smell. I've had this before and normally a 1/4tsp of k-metta and a racking did the trick. This time, however, after doing this twice already it has returned after 3 weeks. The bung...

I picked up some Regina Pinot Grigio last Wednesday and have yet to see much activity. All 4 buckets had an so of 1.050 when I brought them home and now have warmed up to 67° but have yet to move (sg) since. There appears to be little or no turning Jr other signs of fermentation. I...

I would just love to buy something and have it work as promised. I know I'm not this challanged :) So, I buy the Venmetrica SC-300 and was never able to calibrate, sending it back to see if they can figure out why. NOW, i have a Refractometer that disagree's with everything else in my shop...

I have a batch of Pilot Nior juice brewing from Podi Gold and am trying to get my TA measured with a quirky Vinmetrica SC-300 I am able to get a "GOOD CALC" using the 7.0 fluid but when I try with the 4.0 fluid it just floats around 4.47 to 4.5 never indication a good or bad calc. so here's...

Just got my results. SOAVE CLASSICO bronze PORT (from a stuck brunello) bronze BAROLO DOUBLE GOLD :try I am happy