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    What size fermenter do I need?

    One of the guides I read suggested leaving out some of the must to top off after primary fermentation. Is this a common/recommended practice? Also, I have an aeration stone for brewing beer. Would it be advisable to use that for wine?
  2. M

    What size fermenter do I need?

    I'll be making white wines (winexpert kits, most likely). Some sources are telling me to find a 30 litre fermenter, while others suggest a carboy may be sufficient for whites. Could I get away with a carboy? I'm a bit prejudiced against plastic, so I'd be happier if I could avoid a bucket...
  3. M

    What does a homebrewer need to know about winemaking?

    I've got 6 to 6.5 gallon fermentor carboys, and a 5 gallon secondary for dry hopping. I don't really have much spare capacity there, so I'll need more vessels anyway. What do people usually use to ferment 6 gallon kits, other than plastic? Demijohns?
  4. M

    What does a homebrewer need to know about winemaking?

    I'm up in British Columbia. I was looking at Winexpert kits because they're based almost around the corner from me. The main thing that's made me shy of making wine in the past has been questions about the quality of ingredients available. As a brewer I'm very particular about that; I get my...
  5. M

    What does a homebrewer need to know about winemaking?

    I'm a reasonably competent homebrewer who's been asked to dabble in winemaking (specifically, a chardonnay). What skills and information do I need to be a good vintner that would not transfer from brewing?
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