Recent content by Shovelhead89

Sounds great, looks like I'll be ordering up a bunch. Thanks guys.

Yes, they are also known as swing tops. I only make fruit wine so ageing isn't a huge concern, but I'd like them to last over a year atleast. Think that would be an issue? I'd think they'd seal as well as cheaper corks but I could be wrong. They snap down really tight and the rubber is suitable...

I think I get it now. Really appreciate the responses, thank you.

Like this but in 750ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y29JMW/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I was thinking of ordering a pallet of snap top bottles. I use them for spirits I make and I thought they'd work equally as well for wine. Any thoughts on how well the wine would keep? Sure would be handy to be able to skip corking and the price isn't significantly higher when buying in bulk.

I started two batches of fruit wine two days ago, peach and mango, I added 2 tsp of acid blend as per the recipe, as I have done before, but I'd prefer to make sure I have the acidity in the correct range for optimal results. I do not have a titration kit and cannot source one locally so I will...