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I know that this is a late introduction, but I still wanted to say hi to the community. I live in Long Island, NY, so I have some amazing vineyards and brewaries within just a couple miles of me.

Thanks for the advice Arne! I'll try it out next time, as right now I'm trying to do it as minimalistically as possible. I don't understand how putting in a ferment bag will make it easier, could you explain it to me? Also, would a coffee filter work?

Hey Stressbaby, I've changed the container of he must, and I can confirm that it was in fact a cap, that had all the larger chunks of fruit.

Hey, I know this is an old thread, but I just wanted to point out there is such thing as a negative PH, meaning 0 isn't the most acidic.

To reduce headspace, should I just add water, or something like a vodka mixture?

Okay then. I have a small question. If I DO use a pot for fermentatation process, won't it get oxidized? Also, should I use a pot for both primary and secondary fermentation?

Thanks for the welcome!

Hey Stressbaby, like I said, this is my first attempt at making any sort of homemade alcoholic beverage, so I'm just testing the waters. Thanks for the advice, and I'll defininately check that website out.

Hey Arne! Thanks for the tip! My bottle does have have a cap on it, but it's open ever so slightly, and I've taped a few coins on it. This way it'll be heavy enough to keep it airtight, and still be able to release Co2 with enough pressure. Should I still be worried and take the extra...

Hey guys! This my first post here and my first batch of wine ever! I just used fruit cocktail and canned peaches blended together, sugar, and Premier Cuvée yeast. It made about 50oz of liquid, so I put it in a 64oz plastic bottle. It's been 6 hrs since I pitched it, and there's already a 1...