Ok thanks guys. I recall exactly where it was but I found a video on a site showing how to make the kits. The guy said he prefered to only make 5 Gallons with a 6 gallon kit. That was why I was asking. I've been playing with 1 Gallon batches of apple juice and I'll probably try some concord...
I'm really itching to try my first kit, the problem is I don't have all the equipment yet. I think I'm going to use my beer fermentor, I know it might give some flavor, and only make about 5.5g from the vinters reverve kit then rack to a 5G carboy which will hold 5.25G.
Would this...
Rich,
Could you please update us on how much foam you get, I'd love to try a reisling or gwerterber (spelling big time) in my 6.5G bucket but I'm not sure how well it will fit with foam. I'm thinking it won't work since your carboy is actually over 6.5.
Todd
Smure that does look good.
Does anyone know how much fluid the 6 gallon carboy holds? My 5 gallon carboys actually hold about 5 gallons and 1.25 quarts. Is it the same with the 6 gallon?
My wife really likes concord wine, we have found a few local brands that taste very good, Nissley and Clover Hill, in PA. Does anyone know of a concord wine kit? I assume that grape juice in the store would not give me the desired effect?
Todd
Ok thanks guys. It also sounds like I should be using a 8G bucket instead of the 6.5G my beer uses. I know I should not use the same equipment but for the first batch I probably will to save some expense.
I used this yeast on a 1.088 scotch ale and it did fine. So I think it will be ok.
There appears to be more and more yeast settling out each day so I think it should be finishing up before long.
In my case I'm not that worried about it being perfect, it is apple cider but after a month it is still extremely hazy. Is that still yeast? I was under the impression that it should start to clear as fermentation is stopping. Still a fair amount of bubble coming to the surface and I'd say it...
I think I have seen this and did consider it. I already have a ton of wine bottles so I wouldn't mind using those, I'll look into this some more before I actually go through with it. This is a good idea.
What do you consider long term storage? I can picture this wine lasting about 2 months or less once we start drinking it. I'll be doing a wine and try to give it alteast a couple weeks to age.
I'm asking because I don't want to buy a corker if it is not needed yet.