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*sloe not sole but i got off lightly i certainly wouldn't risk it

i would go for proper brewers yeast if you can. i did accidently use bakers yest for my blackberry and sole, after an initial fruit and bread smell once the yeast had done its job that smell soon went. i was even surprised by its alcohol tolerance, took my wine up to 12% ( what i was aiming for) !

I'm certainly hoping it will be a good alternative. there should be no sediment at all seen as you process it just before you bottle it. I'm planning on buying a cheap wine and testing it, I'll keep you posted

thanks i recently found this- http://www.ehow.com/how_6199483_homemade-wine-carbonation.html i'm tempted to try but fear the vinegar might contaminate the wine, might make a tester any ideas?

thanks everyone, lot of stuff to think about. luckily i work in the grounds of hotel/restaurant/ conference centre so i can get my hands on bottle and buckets, but got to be quick!

i started by storing them upright too and recently opened a 3 year old bottle of cyser. it had only slightly dried out around the top and otherwise was fine. i think it doesn't make too much of a difference specially if you are planning on drinking them quickly

is there a more precise method to carbonating wine compared to adding a teaspoon of sugar at bottling and hoping? would appreciate and tips and stories that anyone has

i would doubt you'd lose it, i think it takes up to a week before the vinegar 'conversion' happens but it was still a good idea to add the tablet

going to be doing lots of small batches of wine until i find a recipe I'm happy with....my question is does anyone else out there use 2L plastic bottles to do this? have they performed well?? all thoughts/ ideas welcome

planning on doing 2 1 gallon batches honey brought from supermarket seen as i wanted to make sure i get the process right before splashing out on expensive local stuff not planning on making then into melomels or methelgins unless i get persuaded.... planning on fermenting until dry then back...

GINGER not Gingrich, what ever that is :s

any one got a really good ginger wine recipe? got a few from books and few of my own ideas, just wondered if there was a real 'smashing' obey out there

i was aware of the nba but wasn't sure i could get more honey from over places and if you don't ask you don't get, thanks for the ideas

well I'm in northamptonshire if thats any help. just can't seem to find local people or businesses that do. was thinking 1.5kg to start and if its good I'll start doing 3kg

does anyone from the UK know where to get a hold of bulk UK honey? found a few places buts so expensive !