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Started a six gallon batch using the steam extraction method. About 12 lbs. of each strawberrys and rhubarb. Lots of sugar. Must smelled great, but as it turned out, it was my first stuck fermentation after about 9 or 10 batches. I used a product called quick- starter the wrong way, I just...

Used about three tablespoons of the oak extractive in five gallons of full bodied blackberry from concentrate. Was well pleased with the result, nobody could put their finger on it, why it tasted so excellent, til I mentioned the liquid oak. Just as a side-note, I topped up with blackberry...

Haven't heard much chatter about the '' en masse'' batch of dandelion everyone was talking about before x-mas. I'm totally in love with the idea, at this point it's like the holy grail to me. Needless to say, I've been doing some studying. One question I have- what's the conversion table if...

Just curious about something I noticed when throwing togeather my most recent batch. The directions called for what I thought was an awful lot of acid blend, but didn't call for any pectic enzyme whatsoever. Just wondered what was up with that. The batch involves one 46 oz. can of sun-cal...

when supply finally exceeds demand, I intend to bulk age in carlo rossi jugs. I ordered some plastic caps with the cone thing in them that will fit them, but barely. Thry were made for one gallon jug , and a carlo rossi is actually a four liter jug. I just soak the caps in very hot water for...

anybody out there had any luck with oak extract? Same principle as liquid smoke used for cooking, I suppose. Gets right down to it, both could be looked at as cheating. All things being relevant, I'm considering a bottle. Any feedback regarding these type products, pro or con, would be...

I'm fairly new to winemaking, and have had what I would call better than expected results with Alexanders concentrates. I also notice, however, sun-cal and Alexander type deals are kinda poo-pooed and looked down upon or at least thats the impression I'm getting. Now, so far, I've made a...

What's up everybody - made some scratch wine from my own grapes this fall, turned out pretty good, since then have graduated to scratch-can wines-alexanders, county fair, etc. Have been monitoring this site for several weeks, including a thourough review of the archives. kinda feels like I...