Recent content by Mgreg33

Im in

Ok thanks for the reply

I have been stirring mine once a day for the 1st five days. That’s what the last 2 recipes had me doing I’m not sure if there is a standard to go by. I use a pillow case to cover my bucket with a bungee cord around it. I’m afraid to use a towel because of all the short threads they have.

I’m starting my 1st mead using a mead kit. I says to let ferment in primary for about 2 weeks till the SG doesn’t change for 2 days. I believe I’ll be leaving for 2 weeks of work before it reaches that point. Will the mead be fine sitting in primary for an extra week or two after fermentation...

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Ok I was worried about it on the sides 1st time I have seen that. Im in no hurry to bottle was not planning to for a few more months

I started this 9 weeks ago its smells nice only issue is its still cloudy and has some white stuff inside stuck to the side. Is this something I should worry about?

Will do thank you for the advice!!

Thanks Yooper, That’s good to know I’m still trying to learn. It says to rack after 2 weeks I just haven’t been home since I transferred to secondary. I have been getting my wife to check for bubbles every other day. I will be transferring it on Friday after I get home.

A few weeks ago I started on my first wine I decided on strawberries since they was in season. I have been reading a good bit on wine making since then and I’m starting to worry if there are any effects on my SG being high at transfer to secondary fermenter. I started out with SG of 1.095 and...