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A six gallon kit in a ~5 gallon secondary fermenter

I have a problem here where I have a kit that makes 6 gallons of wine, which won't fit in my secondary fermenter. It wi...
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posted by rockobonaparte
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by rockobonaparte

What should I do....pick the whole thing?

I am in the process of making the brew king Woodridge Cabernet. I made one modification by using Red Star Pastuer red y...
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posted by dadeli11
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by dadeli11

Mead Competition

Just a gentle reminder: http://www.homebrewhaus.biz/html/may_mead_madness.html Welcome to the Annual May Mead Madness p...
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posted by FJRusso
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by FJRusso

first attempt at pinot gris

Knowing that many on this group are experienced with this style of wine making, I'm hoping to get some guidance. Though...
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posted by rddamiani
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by rddamiani

Freeze warning

I grow grapes and make wine as a hobby but I spend a lot of time on both. Last Sunday we had cold weather here in the K...
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posted by billfrazier
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by billfrazier

Question on figuring out % alcohol

I will start off by letting you know that I am new to winemaking. Recently, I tried making Cranberry wine but am having...
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posted by rusty1013
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by rusty1013

Help with Chardonnay...

Hi, I was hoping someone could shed some light on some conflicting information I have been receiving from two of my loc...
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posted by ajhughes
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by ajhughes

Strawberry Wine

I am going strawberry picking with the company I work with this Friday. I guess we're having a "fun day". I plan on pic...
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posted by djones
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by djones

Making Champagne

I'm looking for some information about making champagne... I'm thinking of starting the process now for a wedding in a...
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posted by mveino
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by mveino

Use of water recourses

I was complaining recently ( well "moaning") about the high standing charges by my water/drainage supplier, to one of m...
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posted by tapan
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by tapan

Making wine from the grapes

Hi, I want to try to make some wine from the grape. I did some last year but didn't got the expected results (quantity...
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posted by b1zrwd57
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by b1zrwd57

Barrel Cleaning and Topping

What do you use to clean the topping hole area? Mine is getting pretty dark, I don't want to ruin the wine an just don'...
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posted by joe_sallo
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by joe_sallo

wine thief & hydrometer

I recently purchased a wine thief, tired of the turkey-baster game. I've discovered that it doesn't seem to be enough w...
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posted by hawk
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by hawk

SO2 Drop in Barreled Wine

I just got lab results back from Vinquiry on some wine I have in a 120 Liter barrel and some in a 10 gallon barrel. I w...
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posted by dontspamplehmann
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by dontspamplehmann

Beer + fruits

Hi, I tried to make some beer with raspberries last year. Wasn't a great success. I fermented a blond malt with fresh r...
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posted by b1zrwd57
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by b1zrwd57