FABulousWines
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My First Kit: Tropical Riesling
I just received delivery of my starter equipment and juice kit. I am probably going to start this tonight. I need to stop by the LHBS on the way home and pick up a few items like a spoon, some brushes and a hydrometer jar as they were not included.
A question about these kits: I didn't see any K-meta included. Everything I've read says to be adding that throughout the process. Should I do that or just follow the instructions? Is the K-meta included in the juice already? I will be picking some up as well for sanitation, just wanted to know if and/or when I should be adding it in a kit.
The instructions indicate that the initial SG should be between 1.045 and 1.055. That's a PA of only about 6-7%. I am thinking about adding about 4# sugar to get the starting SG up to around 1.080. I've also read many posts on here that suggest putting half the F pak in the primary as well, as the final product ends up too fruity and sweet. What do you all think of this?
My plan would be to mix up the juice, primary additives, and half F pak and test the SG before adding yeast. Then use a few liters of the must to dissolve and add the appropriate amount of sugar. Then inoculate with yeast, rIght?
Here's the kit as delivered. I also have an acid test kit. Please let me know if you see anything missing that I should pick up. I will get a couple of jugs for cleaning/sanitizing solutions. Other than that?
I just received delivery of my starter equipment and juice kit. I am probably going to start this tonight. I need to stop by the LHBS on the way home and pick up a few items like a spoon, some brushes and a hydrometer jar as they were not included.
A question about these kits: I didn't see any K-meta included. Everything I've read says to be adding that throughout the process. Should I do that or just follow the instructions? Is the K-meta included in the juice already? I will be picking some up as well for sanitation, just wanted to know if and/or when I should be adding it in a kit.
The instructions indicate that the initial SG should be between 1.045 and 1.055. That's a PA of only about 6-7%. I am thinking about adding about 4# sugar to get the starting SG up to around 1.080. I've also read many posts on here that suggest putting half the F pak in the primary as well, as the final product ends up too fruity and sweet. What do you all think of this?
My plan would be to mix up the juice, primary additives, and half F pak and test the SG before adding yeast. Then use a few liters of the must to dissolve and add the appropriate amount of sugar. Then inoculate with yeast, rIght?
Here's the kit as delivered. I also have an acid test kit. Please let me know if you see anything missing that I should pick up. I will get a couple of jugs for cleaning/sanitizing solutions. Other than that?
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