MBM30075
Well-Known Member
NOW we're getting some good ideas rollin'!!!
Thanks for the great ideas, guys!
You've got me thinking. I'm still gonna let this batch run its course, but I've got a better idea of how to do this next time.
Sacc, you said #1 or #2 buckets from a hardware store. Is that a size or type of plastic? Also, would you cap the bucket in between additions, or will fermentation be vigorous enough to maybe just cover with a bucket filter? (The bucket would be kept from jostling, so as long as crap can't fall in, it should be ok, right?)
bkov, I like the idea of starting with a clean beer yeast and then going to the champagne yeast later. That seems like a good way to keep the fermentation more controlled and slow in order to prevent fusel production.
jev, I wasn't actually thinking of using fruit. I have some blackberry FLAVORING that I was considering, or I thought about adding some vanilla beans. I'm not really a big wine fan, and this is intended to be more of an alcohol base for a mixed drink (i.e., rum 'n coke or something), but thanks for the idea!
Thanks everyone!!!
Thanks for the great ideas, guys!
You've got me thinking. I'm still gonna let this batch run its course, but I've got a better idea of how to do this next time.
Sacc, you said #1 or #2 buckets from a hardware store. Is that a size or type of plastic? Also, would you cap the bucket in between additions, or will fermentation be vigorous enough to maybe just cover with a bucket filter? (The bucket would be kept from jostling, so as long as crap can't fall in, it should be ok, right?)
bkov, I like the idea of starting with a clean beer yeast and then going to the champagne yeast later. That seems like a good way to keep the fermentation more controlled and slow in order to prevent fusel production.
jev, I wasn't actually thinking of using fruit. I have some blackberry FLAVORING that I was considering, or I thought about adding some vanilla beans. I'm not really a big wine fan, and this is intended to be more of an alcohol base for a mixed drink (i.e., rum 'n coke or something), but thanks for the idea!
Thanks everyone!!!