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Forum: Wine Making Forum 05-13-2013, 10:45 PM
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Posted By FlyinDan1017
You'll usually rack to a fresh carboy at the same...

You'll usually rack to a fresh carboy at the same time as stabilizing. Then, wait a few weeks (I usually forget and let it go a month or two) to make sure it's completely finished, and rack off any...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 05-12-2013, 06:24 AM
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Views: 131
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Chocolate strawberry wine

Has anyone else made Jack Keller's choc-strawberry recipe? I'm 9mos in on a 3gal batch that I re-racked tonight...and...WOW!! Definitely young, but the delicate strawberry and lingering chocolate are...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 04-23-2013, 11:22 PM
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Views: 130
Posted By FlyinDan1017
How large are the buckets, how many, and how...

How large are the buckets, how many, and how expensive is your shipment? Might be worth the $ to buy one of the large, deep Rubbermaid storage bins (not the cheap clear ones, but the thicker sided...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 04-21-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 392
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Looks great!!!

Looks great!!!
Forum: Wine Making Forum 04-21-2013, 09:17 PM
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Views: 94
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Instead of storing in an air locked bottle, it...

Instead of storing in an air locked bottle, it should be in something open. The yeast need oxygen in addition to sugars to populate. A plastic or ceramic bowl w/ a cloth or paper towel on top works...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 04-12-2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 126
Posted By FlyinDan1017
I think the logical thing would be to buy 3gals...

I think the logical thing would be to buy 3gals of juice in 1gal jugs. Toss that into a bucket and add a little yeast, nutrient, etc, and set aside. Then clean those jugs and use as primary w/...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 04-06-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 131
Posted By FlyinDan1017
You're fine w/ a hand corker..it's no more effort...

You're fine w/ a hand corker..it's no more effort than using a hand capper on cider/beer (and they're only about $10).

As far as tips...a helper makes a big difference!! One person filling while...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-22-2012, 03:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By FlyinDan1017
What was your starting SG, and what is it now? ...

What was your starting SG, and what is it now? Usually, you'll want to do primary fermentation in an open container (bucket), then transfer to a carboy w/ airlock when it slows. It could have...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-19-2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 133
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Although they're not preferred, t-corks should be...

Although they're not preferred, t-corks should be fine as long as you've got a good seal. Next time, remember that it's ok to just let the wine sit in the carboy longer until you've got everything...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-13-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 486
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Well...don't knock the plastic corks yet. ...

Well...don't knock the plastic corks yet. They're great and I have never had a problem using them...but I digress as that's a conversation for another thread...

Wineries bulk age their wines in...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-11-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,148
Posted By FlyinDan1017
While I'm nowhere near a Yooper type of smart.......

While I'm nowhere near a Yooper type of smart....

I've never had a wine that needed much degassing after 6-9mos with rackings every 2mos or so. Out of habit, I'll still give it a degass after...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-06-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 908
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Also keep in mind that if you simply backsweeten...

Also keep in mind that if you simply backsweeten with sugar it'll bring out quite a bit of lemon flavor
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-06-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Primary can be just about anywhere, but you'll...

Primary can be just about anywhere, but you'll want the temp fairly consistant. Kitchen, living room, coat closet are usually areas to stay away from. Spare bedroom or den are good. Secondary...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-06-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By FlyinDan1017
If you have access to fresh fruits, I am truely...

If you have access to fresh fruits, I am truely envyous!!!! Out here in AZ, even though agriculture is a 2billion/yr industry, there's not a snowballs chance of finding a descent tomato, ear of...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-06-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By FlyinDan1017
In that case, forgo the kit. If you're gonna...

In that case, forgo the kit. If you're gonna spend a few bucks on wine, check out Terry Garey's 'The Joy of Home Winemaking'. It's way better than that purple book (which I own and have lost)... ...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-06-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By FlyinDan1017
As long as they're FRESH fruits, not grocery...

As long as they're FRESH fruits, not grocery fruits. Most grocery fruits are picked green to ripen on the truck before they hit the stores. Of course, that also depends on where you live in...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-05-2012, 11:55 PM
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Posted By FlyinDan1017
25126 + 5 = 25131

25126 + 5 = 25131
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-05-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By FlyinDan1017
I'd wager that you've already got everything...

I'd wager that you've already got everything needed to get going, aside from maybe a 1gal carboy and wine yeast. Unlike beer, wine in the primary is usually open to oxygen as it helps feed the...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-05-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 293
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Ah yes... Good 'Ol Terre Haute.... Did a 5yr...

Ah yes... Good 'Ol Terre Haute.... Did a 5yr stretch there once... At ISU of course!!!

I'd be happy to snail mail over a packet or two, but you'd be much better off getting it locally or online. ...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-04-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 249
Posted By FlyinDan1017
That book won't do much by way of kit wines, but...

That book won't do much by way of kit wines, but will provide alot of insight far beyond the kit instructions. Don't get me wrong, a kit is a great place to start. The craft of homemade wine comes...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-04-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 249
Posted By FlyinDan1017
((weird computer duplicate post)) Disregard

((weird computer duplicate post)) Disregard
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-04-2012, 02:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 249
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Complaints were mostly traits of being a young...

Complaints were mostly traits of being a young wine. As they're commenting about wanting an awsome smooth cab after 4-6 weeks they're purchasing another kit. To that end, at least they're making...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-04-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 249
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Terry Garey's "The Joy of Home Wine Making" is a...

Terry Garey's "The Joy of Home Wine Making" is a great read and should be on your shelf. IMHO, however, spend some of your valuable time on Jack Keller's site. In addition to the members of this...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-02-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,013
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Beat me to it!!!!! My first though at the title...

Beat me to it!!!!! My first though at the title was infusing vodka!!!!

From there, maybe using a small amount and mixing it with a finished wine (in a glass of course) as a sampling.... (As I...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 12-01-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 685
Posted By FlyinDan1017
Should be fine if only 2days. It's the...

Should be fine if only 2days. It's the rapid/frequent temp changes you gotta watch out for (50 to 70 and back to 50 every day over 2-3 weeks).
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