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    Steinberger vs Steinberg yeast?

    I'm making some mead from Ken Schramm's book that calls for for a "Steinberger" starter but also see there is a Steinberg yeast. I am assuming these are distinctly different yeasts and the "er" is not a typo. Can anybody confirm this?
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    Standard Italian Floor Corker or Champagne model?

    Trying to decide between these two models: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IQMOZ0/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064OFYVG/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 They appear to be pretty much the same model except the champagne version has an added stabilizing arm that...
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    Adding spices to cyser...sanitize everything the spices touch?

    I'm adding some cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to some cyser in a muslin bag. I'm planning on sanitizing the bag but what is the best protocol for getting the spices ready? I have cinnamon sticks and whole nutmeg that I need to break up/grind. Should I be sanitizing everything that touches any...
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    EZ Cap Bottles with All-in-one Wine Pump?

    Is it okay to use the All-in-one Wine Pump to fill EZ Cap bottles?
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    Reduce Sparkolloid dose for small batches?

    Getting ready to add some Sparkolloid to a batch of strawberry wine. Directions say 1 tbsp missed with 1 cup of water to treat 6 gallons. I probably only have 4.5 gallons. Is it important that I reduce the dose or should I still mix "full strength?"
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    How many use conicals?

    Although I am still new to winemaking I am quickly developing disdain for siphons and repeated racking so I've been eyeballing conical fermenters (Fastferment, Brewtech.) I know these generally lend themselves more to beer than wine but I'm hoping to cross over to doing some beer soon. My search...
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    Any reason not to add Sparkolloid?

    My strawberry wine is on it's second racking and is improving but still not clear enough. Is there any reason not to add Sparkolloid to help it along?
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    Airlock alternatives for aging?

    I'm always nervous my airlock will run dry while bulk aging (using vodka in there.) Are there any alternatives to a standard air lock that still allow the wine to respond to changes in pressure without chasing the fluid level all the time? I've seen photos of people using regular balloons over...
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    Trouble starting fermentation - Please help!

    I mixed up my first patch of Strawberry Wine must over the weekend but I'm having trouble getting some active fermentation going. I used campden on Saturday night per instructions and covered with a lid (not snapped down just resting on top.) 24 hours later I added 1 packet of Cote es Blanc...
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    Making Strawberry Wine - Liqueur first?

    I just finished preparing 20 pounds of strawberries for some strawberry wine. In my recipe searching I've found some people advise mixing all ingredients (except yeast) for 24 hours to allow the pectic enzymes to do their work but others such as this one...
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