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    Fermentation Question ?

    ....... alright, thanks again. Just fermented a batch dry to about 13% ABV which will loose a bit of that after back-sweeten. Racked it of the yeast yesterday, added sorbate and metabisulfite together with sparkolloid and waiting for it to clear now. Let's see if it will taste more fruity with a...
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    Fermentation Question ?

    ....... what's wrong with a higher ABV in fruit wines ? Mine are usually around 15% .......
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    Fermentation Question ?

    ....... thanks to all your replies. Was just an idea and like you guys said, probably better to back-sweeten afer fermented dry .......
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    Fermentation Question ?

    Hi. I'm wondering if it would be alright to not ferment a Fruit Wine totally dry to S.G. 1.000 instead stop the fermentation at S.G. 1.020 to save myself the back-sweeten process. For example start with S.G. 1.120 and stop at S.G. 1.020 or even a little less depending on the sweetness. This...
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    Skeeterpee Question

    ....... the thing is that I'm using the Skeeterpee recipe just as a basic guideline. I'm not using Real Lemon as well, in fact I tried several kinds of fruit juice and for what I've experienced Pineapple worked out pretty good for me as a white fruit wine. Always started my batches with an...
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    Skeeterpee Question

    ....... the Skeeterpee recipe says to add yeast nutrient and yeast energizer and another bottle of Real Lemon when SG=1.050 is reached. By the recipe instructions you start with SG=1.070 What I would like to know is if you start with SG=1.130 for example, does this changes the time to add...
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    Deep Freeze Dry Yeast (EC-1118) ?

    ....... thanks for both of your replies. You said you're keeping it for several month in the fridge, I have some EC-1118 in there for about 2 years but these are aluminum vacuum packs. They are still ok, even though I've got the feeling that the yeast is going a little weaker now. I'm...
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    Deep Freeze Dry Yeast (EC-1118) ?

    ....... is it possible to deep freeze Lalvin EC-1118 ? If yes, please give me some tips how to proceed. Any feedback would be very much appreciated .......
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    ....... the wine I made from Roselle extract which I did myself also worked out nicely for a red. Having a batch going from Passion Fruit Juice right now and wonder how this goes. Anyway, I'll stick to the Skeeterpee recipe from the YouTube video and have the feeling it will work with...
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    ....... just to let you guys know - The Pineapple Wine made from juice is exceptionally nice ! I couldn't have done it without the help from you nice people - Thank you. It's a recommendation for anyone who like to try the Skeeter Pee recipe with something else other than RealLemon. Very...
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    ....... I racked it of the primary and added the Sparkolloid - It cleared faster than expected. Racked it again and added Kmeta, but no Sorbate yet because I thought it wasn't in need for more sugar. The way I understand, the Sorbate is only needed for back sweeten and this can be done later...
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    @ Arne ....... that was exactly the answer I was looking for - Thank You ! Now I have to figure out what to do with it. I'll let you all in on the details how it worked out. I have to admit that when I started this batch; I had a little bit to much of Wine, the sugar content went up and my...
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    ,,,,,,, happy holidays to all of you. It took me longer than expected, but my 1st batch with pineapple juice instead of RealLemon is in the making. My SG is at 0.990 by now and I'm a little confused how to go about it from here now. Do I have to rack 1st before adding K-Meta, Sorbate and...
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    ....... I know it's been a while, but I'm still waiting for some stuff from abroad which means I hadn't had a go at it yet - It's on the way by now and I'll expect it in the next couple of weeks. The question I'm having today is: What is better white sugar or light-brown cane sugar? My thoughts...
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    ....... thanks for your replies. This sounds kinda refreshing, I'll definitely give it ago very soon - Probably starting with the pineapple juice and the skeeterpee recipe. What about an easy way of sanitizing similar to 'Star San' ? As far as I understand is keeping your utensils clean seems...
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    ....... here I'm back again seeking a little more advise from you guys. i would like to go for the skeeterpee version as shown in this YouTube video. The things I've ordered from Germany will arrive today, except for the "Yeast Energizer" which wasn't available on time - Instead the seller...
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    @ bkisel ....... thanks for the quick reply. I'll try to find some other wine clearing agents like you suggested. What about the Hydrometer I've mentioned in my post above - Is it okay to start with ? Thanks again for all your feedback - It's very much appreciated .......
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    @ JDesCotes ....... thanks a lot for the YouTube link, it's very much appreciated - I do have about 20 lemon trees in the back yard and looking forward to give this recipe a go. And here another cry for help ! The only chance I've got is to get some needed stuff from Germany or...
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    ....... thanks for all your replies. I think I have to mention that I'm living in south east asia somewhere in the sticks and no wine kits available here. Apparently I have to figure out a way to get some equipment somehow. @ JDesCotes The link to the youtube tutorial would be nice if...
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    A Quick & Easy How to Use EC-1118 for 1st Fruitwine Batch - Please !

    @ Pumpkinman ....... thanks for the very basic unscientific rundown on how to get started. Telling you the truth, is that I had a few batches going before with just baking yeast and I was looking for something a bit better than that. Anyway, I really do appreciate your basic rundown - Just...
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