Recent content by txag2007

Thanks for the replies - I went ahead and ordered the 7.9 gallon bucket for my primary along with a Winexpert kit. Wish me luck.

I have been brewing beer for a while and I would like to try a batch of wine. I have noticed that most of the starter kits come with a 7.9 gallon bucket as a primary but I would like to use a 6 gallon glass carboy if possible so I can use it to brew beer as well. Is the wine going to foam...

Thanks, I will just let it sit a little longer in the primary. I usually do 2 weeks and then rack to the secondary but this time I'll let it go a week longer. The O.G. was 1.070 so it's going to need quite a bit of time in the secondary.

I have never used Whirlfloc before but I bought some and intended to use it for my most recent batch but forgot. It's not a huge deal, but the batch has been fermenting for 2 days and I was hoping to use something to clarify this batch since my last few have been cloudier than I would like...

Thanks for the info - it's currently chugging away at 68F. How long should the fermentation last at this temperature?

Also, do you need a yeast starter when using the liquid yeast due to the high O.G.?

It looks like quite a few people have had success making cider using the Wyeast 3068 instead of the Red Star Montrachet. I am about to start a batch with 5 gallons of apple juice, 2 lbs of corn sugar, and the Wyeast 3068. Is everyone fermenting this at the recommended 68 F or is there a...