New here have an initial question

[Drewpy87]

Hello all,
I've been brewing beer with my buddy successfully for a couple years now, so I want to try my hand at wine.

When fermenting I know most people use clear carboys, or white plastic buckets. When brewing beer they recommend keeping it in the dark when fermenting.
Is this the same with wine? I want to use dark colored buckets...

Thanks all.

 

[shoebiedoo]

I don't think it matters much at this point. As long as your buckets a food grade you're fine.

 

[Julie]

As shoebiedoo stated, doesn't matter at this point, once you are done fermenting you should keep the carboys in a dark place.

 

[Runningwolf]

Welcome aboard. I agree with the above posts.

 

[winemaker_3352]

Welcome aboard!!

Ditto to what they all said...

 

[Drewpy87]

Wow, thank you for the quick replies..

Okey dokey, thanks guys!

 

[Espoir]

Is there any reason for keeping the wine in dark places? Temperature?

 

[Rocky]

Is there any reason for keeping the wine in dark places? Temperature?

Yes, UV light can harm the wine. Here is a good, quick read on the subject.

http://wineby.me/37/how-to-store-wine/