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    Dragon Blood help

    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...
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    Yeast (Lalvin EC 1118)?

    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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    2 gallon to 2 carboys?

    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
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    Help Me On Dragon Wine!

    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...
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    Primary Fermenter

    Carboys VS Buckets What's best to use as a primary fermenter, a glass carboy or a plastic bucket? Some people use carboys for their primary but others recomend buckets because of the bigger space, which allows more air in/out opposed to carboys which are very narrow thus letting less air...
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    1 gallon recipes, hard to find!!!!

    Do you have links to these recipes? I am having a hard time finding them on the recipe section(slow internet) I have used the search field but still no luck, everything is either for 5 gallons and up!
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    Tasty, Sweet or semi-sweet wine recipes?

    I'm looking for something that is not TOO sweet but not TOO soury/strong. I want something with a kind of sweetish taste then kinda of a BIT strong taste in the throat or after taste. I'm not sure if i made any sense,:ib let me know if i can clear myself up a bit. An example of this wine is...
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    Attach airlock and transfer?

    It's been 4 days of my 1 gallon pomegranate fermentation, should i move it to the secondary fermenter(carboy) and then put the airlock or leave it there and just attach the airlock?
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    Equipment

    What would be must have equipment/tools for making wine? I got my carboy, airlock, yeast, pectic enzyme, acid blend....anything else? Just basic simple stuff, i'm not planning to go all out with the fancy equipment just the must have simple tools....and do any of you happen to have an extra...
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    Anyone got a spare Hydrometer?

    Yes, i am in need of a hydrometer and i'm unable to purchase one online or near me. So if you have a spare one, can you please contact me! Thanks guys.
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    How do you know?

    How do you calculate a recipe for making at home? Example:How would you know how much juice needed for making wine in a 1 gallon carboy/jug? Sorry, i'm new to this wine making process. How exactly do you know how much of what you need to make 1 gallon or 5 gallons of wine?
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    How long to wait before attaching the airlock?

    It's pomegranate wine siting in a 1 gallon container.:ib
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    Anyone got any extra carboys, fermenters or a hydrometer?

    Anybody got any of the mentioned items above to spare? If you're willing to send them my way for free let me know, thanks!!!!! :)) :) :)) BUMP
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    Several Simple Wine Questions

    Hey guys, just started my 1st 1 gallon batch but i feel like i messed up! My questions in are you supposed to add water do wine when first making it? When should i put the airlock on my primary fermenter? Are you supposed to wait a few hours/days to add the yeast?:a1:d
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    Hey guys, I'm a new member.

    Hey, Call me Ed. I just started my 1st batch and got some questions! So is anybody active on here still?
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