Recent content by Mattekat

Thank you for your input! The cloudy substance has thinned out a bit. I also took a sample and smelled, rubbed and tasted (living on the edge!) The whitish stuff and it seems to just be some yeast that floated instead of sank. I think that what is left is a protein haze or pectin haze? I made...

I don't have any way to check the ph right now but I can get some testers next week. The recipe I used was this one: winemaking.jackkeller.net/request216.asp scaled up to 5 gallons. I just replaced some of the ginger with a couple pounds of peaches. I used a bit more tea as well since I like...

I've tried my hand at homebrewing a few times but have never made mead before and have a few questions. If I want the abv to be around 15% how much honey per gallon should I use? I planned on using champagne yeast since it is aggressive but if I should get a different type I will. I am also...

I am a relatively new homebrewer (though my mom was always experimenting as I grew up) and am having some issues with a batch of green tea ginger and peach wine that won't clear. This is the first batch im having trouble with so i have no clue what to do. Any help would be appreciated. I assume...