Island mist kit

[Ceemeemonday]

So I tried my first island mist kit as they are fast and I wanted wine quick . It turned out very tasty but kinda too much like a juice. So I thought about boosting the alcohol by adding sugar. I read somewhere if I do I have to balance it with concentrate (juice) to prevent it being “hot” but wouldn’t the f pack balance it out? Anyone have any experience with this? Abc without a boost is about 6.5 - 7% trying to get to 9.5. - 10%

 

[RPh_Guy]

If you're in the US, https://labelpeelers.com/ is currently having a buy-one-get-one sale in these kits.

They give the option to add one pound of sugar and 1L of juice concentrate to boost the ABV.
For example https://labelpeelers.com/wine-making/wine-kits/island-mist-fruit-wines/island-mist-black-cherry/

You could try it with just the sugar if you don't want to spring for the extra ~$25, but you might not like the result. There's more to wine than just sugar, alcohol, and flavoring.

 

[Ceemeemonday]

Thanks just got on label Peelers site and ordered two kits with the suggested sugar and concentrate! Can’t wait to try it.

 

[Coffee49]

I usually extend each of the steps by 7-10 days and wait 30 days before bottling. Island mist wines will be sweet. Country wines are a good summer sipper especially adding 25 oz of Kentucky Brandy at bottling.