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I racked it before i read the comments. As of right now it tastes pretty awful! :s It has no flavor and it's harsh on the throat! I'm gonna REALLY rely on back sweetening it for a better taste! Oh i just remembered i have Glycerin "It sweetens, adds body, smooths and mellows wine"!!!!!!:HB...

I dont't have a clearing agent, i thought i wouldn't need since i'm making such a small batch. Some also said degassing wasn't necessary since it's a small batch also. :/ Do i really need a clearing agent?

Quick Questions! Hello, i started my 1 gallon batch a few weeks ago and i racked it to its secondary about a week ago, a week has passed and it hasn't cleared. My question is should i rack it again and what's the longest it should stay touching the lees? How often should i rack it? If i do...

Taste Hello, I'm almost done but before i racked it to my secondary i tasted it and it tasted awful :se ! It tasted like nothing in the mouth and then as it slid down my throat it gave me a burning sensation :sh ! Is this normal? How is it supposed to taste? I believe i might have added a bit...

Thanks Thanks. Why would you not put it? I might add it to one bottle just to try it out and i then post the results here. Thanks fro the replies, i really appreciate it! :b

Hello, i'm making a 1 gallon batch of D.B. and it's fermenting quickly it's at SG 1.046 on the second day. My question is whether i can add (Super-Smoother) Sinatin and glycerine to it after it's finished. This product is meant to reduce the aging time and smooths harsh or young wines. I also...

So i just discard it? :( Or can i still use it?

I have not added it to the must yet, i'm waiting for the 24 or 48 hours to pass before i add it in. I'm just preparing it right now but i'm not sure if it should be doing this? Brown residue settles to the bottom of the bottle but the water stays dark brownish and it smells like alcohol. :?

I followed the directions on the back, i got a water bottle, filled it up about 3 oz poured the yeast in and stirred it for 15 seconds. I checked back the 19 hours later and the yeast had settled to the bottom, the water was brownish/murky and when i opened it it smelled like alcohol. I also...

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Hello. My question is, Can i start my primary fermentation in a 2 gallon bucket and then rack it to 2 separate 1 gallon carboys? My other question is, Can i use plastic/rubber reusable wine corks/stoppers for my bottles after my wine is done? Thank you! :):b

I got you, i'll use only about 10 or 5 percent of the bottle, thanks!!!! :b

I was going to go today to my local shop but it's near closing time, i'll try tomorrow, if they have any! Nice, i didn't know such a small quantity lasted so long, that's great! Ah, that sounds so good!!!! Haha! Looking at the reviews, who doesn't love this recipe! How is the taste of this...

I'll use lemon juice but i was wondering, thanks! I'll just add sugar till it gets me to the required SG. Thanks.

Thanks, i'll take your word for it! Can not wait to try it out. Hey, i don't have tannin, is it really needed? I know it's to dry, and to add bitterness to the wine but can i go without it?

I'm making a gallon batch because i'm new to this, i don't want to mess up 6 gallons as opposed to 1 gallon, saves money and time. I just want to get a feel for winemaking then i'll move up to a bigger quantity. ;) I have a 2HDPE bucket which i'll use as a primary then i'll rack it on to my...

Thanks Does the rest of my recipe look good? Sorry, i'm a first timer to this hobby!

I just need someone to quickly review my calculations, please! I'm converting this recipe into a 1 gallon one, are my conversions right? -1 bottle of lemon juice 48oz (Do i still use the whole bottle?) - The recipe says "Water to about four gallons" what do i do here in my case? -3.3...

Bag Oh is this what you mean- open the contents of the fruit and dump them in a nylon mesh bag, and then i remove this mesh bag and squeeze it right? :D(I'm new to winemaking) I have seen many people use a bag but they never explain why.

Hello, i'm going to be making "DangerDaves" Dragon Blood wine recipe and i'm confused on step where which states, "Step 4: When the SG drops to <1.000, do the following: Squeeze juices from fruit pack into fermenter---remove fruit pack: Discard fruit." I'm not sure what he means by "remove...