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Airlock is bubbling about every two seconds. My 9 year old is fascinated with the 3 piece airlock! I am going to have to show him the S one next :)

My first attempt at wine is in the fermenter and bubbling away. Mostly followed Yooper's Rhubarb Wine Recipe. Ended up with 20lbs of rhubarb vs the 15lbs called for, and had to use regular raisins instead of light as I couldn't find the light ones on my shopping day. I my OG was right near...

Fair point. I just don't want to be making dog piddle wine. K-9P wine?

The mental image is, um, terrifying? While I have a fenced yard, city ordinances discourage me from naked frolicking in my own yard unfortunately. Along those lines though, can I do a rinse/wash of the petals in a colander to possibly dislodge at least some of the potential impurities?

bernardsmith - I like your analogies. I tend to understand things in pictures. Thank you for being so helpful.

oooh! Smart!

Yes I am sure that I can get the jugs and stoppers. I will just order some. I am sure that I will make good use of them once the wine brewing bug bites me!

Thank you every one for your input and suggestions. My biggest worry now is that the good dandelions are all going to run out before I get enough. I have a tightly packed gallon ziplock in the freezer now. I am waiting for my 3rd grader to get home to go get my next batch for me. I paid him...

Hello all! I am brand new to this site and to making wine. Though I am well versed in other things microbiology such as kombucha, yogurt, fermented foods and even compost in its various forms (but we don't eat that). I decided I needed a new hobby, and am wading my way into wine making...