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Maybe that's the ticket. If not agitated, a crust forms upon the rice surface. Whatever the reason, agitating seems to be required.

Hi, hope it works for you. I've done this several times now, and the yield and quality is consistent. The secret is the wort mesh bag. Get the largest size that you can find as this will make your job easier. It should be at least big enough to stretch around the opening of the bucket. Best...

Hi, brooklynkayak -- Could be. I don't know. I've read several dozen recipes for rice wine, and most of them suggest agitating the brew at some point. I assumed it was to oxygenate the mixture, since we are wanting to promote aerobic action, after all. Could be for some other reason, maybe to...

Easy Rice Wine (No Straining) Yield: Approximately 3+ gallons Time: 10 to 14 days for excellent strength and flavor (or up to 1 month or longer for additional strength and clarity) Note I read several hundred comments on this thread before starting my own attempt at home brewing rice wine...