I know you all have heard this a millions times before but I can't help myself. My very first batch has been in the bucket for 3 days now, and the must looks like a 6gal fresh poured grape soda! Pretty neat. I'm stirring twice a day, and every time I stir it, it seems like the activity at least doubles! When the airlock bubbles start to slow, I'll check the SG, and rack accordingly.
BTW... This first batch is Welch's Concord from concentrate, (Standard 3 can /gal recipe that I've seen a bunch of times here. Put everything in the bucket on the 17th w/ S.G. of 1.090, Pitched yeast on the 18th, saw some signs of life yesterday, and today after I pushed the cap down and stirred the must, It took off!
Man this is neat! (instant addict in the making, lol).
Thanks to everyone here for such a great site, and great info!
BTW... This first batch is Welch's Concord from concentrate, (Standard 3 can /gal recipe that I've seen a bunch of times here. Put everything in the bucket on the 17th w/ S.G. of 1.090, Pitched yeast on the 18th, saw some signs of life yesterday, and today after I pushed the cap down and stirred the must, It took off!
Man this is neat! (instant addict in the making, lol).
Thanks to everyone here for such a great site, and great info!