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Thanks for that tip, and for the welcome :-). The scum or whatever it is, is just around the sides of the bottle (i think) but i'll defo keep an eye on it.

Ok, thanks for that, i thought that might be the case from what I had read on here. Is there any benefit to using the hydrometer at this stage then if i dont have the initial reading? Thanks Ste

Thanks for the reply. Yes its 4.5 litres, so not huge. What about the base reading, is now the right time to do that? Or is it to late? Thanks Ste

Hi, i've just started my 1st wine kit and have a few basic questions about the Hydrometre. Do you put the sample back, drink it, or chuck it? I'm a few days into the 2nd fermenting stage and havent taken a sample yet, do i take my 1st reading now or is it to late? Thanks Ste

Thanks for the replys. As a complete novice, it really does help getting some tips on what to do by the experts. Good to know that the scum is nothing to worry about. The instructions just state that I should add the citric acid a bit at a time until you reach the desired sharpness. I have a...

Hi, thanks the quick response, really appreciate any help :-) The kit didnt include any fruit or juice, I had to buy the grapes and sugar seperately. The kit came with Yeast, sterilising powder, Wine Finings, Wine Stabiliser, Citric Acid and basic instructions. Thanks Ste

I was given a kit for making 4.5 litres along with all the equipment, the problem i'm having is the instructions are a bit vague and gives no indication on what you should expect. I'm using black grapes and done tge 1st fermentation stage in the loosely covered bucket. After 3 days I've now...