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What could happen, if I use too much yeast?

We all know that yeast combine suger and oxigen, and makes Alcohol. So why there are around so many different kind of yeasts? Apart the one that can resist to higher alcohol....is that important for flavour?

Hi people, would you pls be so kind to help me make wine from Juice? I just bought 2.4 Strawberry and kiwifruit Juice, no Sugar, no preservatives. So now...what can i do??? lol Got 2 buckets....and 5x 5Lt carboys .....and plenty of sugar :)

Ok guys...I just been at my local shop....found those 2 products....they both state that: Finings: Improve clarity, remove unwanted compounds improving flavour. Bentonite: natural clay product used for clearing all wines and protein stabilizing white wines. and bla bla bla with...

Ok Im new and have been reading about degassing..... ...so is this all about the "taste" of wine? Whats the problem, with some CO2 in the wine?

Today I learnt this new word...Degourment....to remove sediment from wine/beer. Mmm...I've seen that its possibible to buy things, like screcaps....and this is a very easyway to remove sediments. Any suggestions? Where to buy? And...does it really work?? lol

My secondary fermentation isnt finished yet, still bubbling.....Ive read that I have to wait the fermentation to stop, then check with hydrometer for 3 consecutive days of same SG...then next steps or racking/bottling/bla bla bla..... My question: whats the risk of leaving the wine for a...

Mmmm just wondering, Is it possible and logical to use the hydrometer straight in the carboy? Instead of taking a sample? Cheers :)

Another silly question; Im nearly ready to bottle my first wine....mmmmm.....in the instructions kit they said that i can drink it...or leave in the bottles for a while. Im going to use the hydrometer anyway when secondary fermentation stops. Mmm....so my question is.....do you "taste" your...

Hi..just another beginner question.... ... Is there any risk of bottles explosion , when Im going to bottle my wine? Its my first time, I got an hydrometer and Ill make sure that the reading is around 1.00 ( I think this is the correct goal for my wine).... ...so when my secondary...

Hi people..Im new here LOL.... I studied a little bit about making wine, so this silly question...why do you have to use 2 different cointaners for fermentation? Ive got a bucket for priamary...and a carboy with airlock for secondary....but Ive seen on internet that some people dont bother...

Im making my first wine....or at least im trying to :) Used 2 kg White Grapes...1.2Kg standard sugar.....done 1 bucket fermentation using "Harvest Premium Wine Yeast BV7" for 1 week. Now last night I put must into 2 5Lt Carboys.....and I noticed Its still fermenting, cos I can see bubbles...

Hi..im a beginner in wine making....just got my first basic simple kit. Im making wine from grapes, and using HARVEST BV7 yeast. Just a quick question....primary fermentation in the bucket. Shall i cover with a lid, or not? Whats the difference/risks? Cheers..and Thanks :):fsh