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Yeah I will have to learn to use my hydrometer. At least to get initial readings. In my first batch i just followed the recipe exactly with no idea whether or not it would turn out good or not. I did the same (followed a recipe) this time, but I should have at least taken a reading so if I...

Thanks for the quick replies :). If I didn't stir it well enough and added 11 pounds of sugar would it have gathered at the bottom? I did not premix the sugar with boiling water first...just dumped it in straight....this is my second batch of wine and I'll know better for next time.

I cleaned out the bottom already. I'm almost positive it was sugar (there was about 1/2-3/4 of an inch compacted on the bottom). I added like 11 pounds of sugar and I guess I didn't stir it will enough. I did add 1 gallon of white grape and peach juice which should compensate for some of the...

Hi all. Last year I attempted making my first batch of country wine. I made about 3.5 gallons of strawberry wine. I really enjoyed making it and enjoyed drinking it just as much. This year I wanted to try to make peach wine. My goal is to make 5 gallons and I went with a recipe from...