Thanks for responding. Wish I were wrong. The SG was 1.138 when I started and is now 1.104, the % Alcohol started at 18% and is now 15%, and the Sugar/Balling started at 32 and is now 26. With this kit you don't add sugar or water, just the Yeast, Bentonite, Metabisulfite, Vit C, Sorbate...