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I posted a topic about ABV and it is gone. Did I do something wrong?

I have started a Green Apple Riesling kit and have a question about the ABV. If I am reading everything correctly, my finished wine should be about 5%. Does that sound right? Not that I am going for just alcohol content, but that is very disappointing. I would think that a wine would be at least...

Ok, I started a Green Apple Riesling kit a couple of weeks ago and I am very concerned that something is wrong. Step one was to ferment in primary and that looked like it went well. Lots of activity. Step two was to rack in to secondary. Being new to this and rushed at the time, I forgot...

Just wondering if anyone uses wax to seal instead of the shrink wrap. If so, what were the results? Are there reasons the shrink is better? I like the look of the wax. Thanks.

I just ordered C-Bright from George and it says that rinsing is not necessary. I have never used this. Do I just submerge the things I want sanitized, then simply let them air-dry? Does this leave any smell or taste? Thanks.

These are the first two 'real' batches that I have attempted. I started with a plastic jug,baking yeast and a balloon.That batchwas drinkable, but just barely. This is my new and improved batches. I did a second racking today and am very please. Also, even at this early stage the taste has...

I am sure this has been discussed, but I did a search and did not come up with much of the 'How to'. What is everyone using to make labels? Do you print them on 'Avery' type labels? Thanks in advance.

As I am new to this hobby, I am hoping that I am doing something wrong... My autosiphon is more of a pump than a siphon. I have to work it like a pump and this disturbs a lot of the lees when I go to rack. Is there a trick to making it work? If I just use a hose and suck on it until...

Ok, two more... Since I am new to this hobby, I am starting with 1 gallon batches which require me to use allmy juice. Once I rack to my secondary it is not a full gallon. Can I top off with water or should I get more juice to top off with? Also, if I decide to back sweeten, do I use...

First of all, I would like to say hi to everyone and thank all of you for making this a great source for information. Second, I want to apologize if this goes long. Needless to say, I am new to wine making and I have lots of questions. A few weeks ago I thought it might be fun to brew my own...