I have just received a Vintner's Reserve White Zinfandel kit for free from a friend. The kit is between 2 and 3 years old. I asked a guy at a brew shop and he said they're supposed to pull the kits after 18 months. What are the chances this kit is still good? I already bought a new packet of yeast to use. What do you guys think?
2-3 year old wine kit, still good?
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DoctorCAD
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I just opened a 1 year old kit. 2008.
The yeast has a use by date of June 2011.
Thats 3 years.
If it starts, it should be fine.
The yeast has a use by date of June 2011.
Thats 3 years.
If it starts, it should be fine.
The wine is fermenting nicely. One question though...I know it looks darker in the carboy than in a wine glass, but the wine is brown...not pink at all. I don't know much about wine but isn't a white Zinfandel usually pink?
boo boo
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Could be the yeast in suspension causing the colour change. Wait until it is finished fermenting. Time will tell.
arturo7
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Just think of it as "pre-aged."
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