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So let me get this right, You don't have to snap down the lid during the "Primary Fermentation Time"? Only after you put everything into the Secondary? I've put the lid over the bucket with a towel draped over it. Is this okay? Thanks

Thank you everyone. I was thinking about the air gap with the small batch in a big primary. That doesn't cause a problem?

Thank you. I've been having some back issuses and 3 gallons is much easier to lift instead of the 6.5 gallons.

Looking for suggestions on a place to purchase a couple of 3 or 4 gallon primary buckets for fermentation. My local shop doesnt offer any and I didnt see any on thd common brewing supply websites. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Chad

Anyone have suggestions where I can purchase a couple of 3 gallon primary's? My local Brewshop doesn't offer them. Looking to make some 3 gallon batches of other fruit wines. Thanks

Got my 3rd batch of DB (Strawberry, Blueberry, Pomegranate) going we call it "Wine Shine" cause it is pretty strong. Waiting to pick some BlackBerries to do a pure BlackBerry DB.

Just wondering is the 12lbs enough berries? I've read to use at least 6lbs per gallon. Just wanted to make sure before I start a BlackBerry batch.

Starting our next batch of DB tonight. It's going to be a Strawberry,Blueberry,Pomegranate mix. Looking forward to it. As the past 3 batches have been a success. Also will be starting a Strawberry Tart in the coming weeks. Along with a Blackberry.

Welcome from "Da Parish" (Chalmette)

Good luck Dave. My wife and I will be doing this as well in around 10 years (retirement).

We live in the New Orleans area and the big thing around here within the next month is Strawberry season. Can't wait to get some fresh ones and start with our "Strawberry Tart"

It's almost Strawberry season here in Louisiana. I am wondering with the Sweet Strawberry Tart, Do you have to use the Strawberry Daiquiri Mix? I would rather follow the original DB recipe. And at the end add the Strawberry Extract and some French Oak. Would that be okay? Thanks in advance for...

Thanks. Got another 6.5 gallons going again last night. So far our test batch has been a hit. It a supply and demand world. I'm running out of supply and my wife is demanding more. .. I might have screwed up adding more sugar, my starting SG is 1.110... is that a bad thing?

Has anyone used the Red Star Montrachet yeast with DB? I forgot to get the Lalvin EC-1118. Suggestions?

Thank you Calvin. Thats what I thought just wanted to make sure.

This may be the stupidest question, However after calculating our final ABV it came out to 9.94%. My wife says she could stand for it to be a little stronger. Do I add more sugar in the original step or take away sugar? Sorry for the newbie question.

Just an update on my first batch of DB. I have racked it twice for safe measure. About to back-sweeten tonight and let sit for another week. Also started Monday with a new Batch of Blueberry Pomegranate DB. Wife and I can't wait to try that one out. Pictures to come.

Anyone wanna chime in let me know if I'm on track or not? This is my DB going on its second week after being in the secondary. Suggestions? It appears not to be clearing very well.

Thanks Beano, I appreciate your advice.

I'm on my 5th day of DB in the primary. Currently at 1.034 sg. Am I right on track? Wife and I chose not to put the lemon juice in the recipe. Should I add anything to replace the acid of the lemon juice? Thanks