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  • GreatNorthernLlama
    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread First mead.
    Updating to share progress. So far just a few random questions (highlighted bold) but if you have any suggestions or something you would...
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  • GreatNorthernLlama
    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread First mead.
    Was literally just picking up enzyme when your message came in. How much to add to one gallon must?
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    GreatNorthernLlama posted the thread First mead in Meads.
    Alright, here we go FINALLY. My first mead. Well, as of right now it's only ape juice. Against the recommendation of some in other...
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  • GreatNorthernLlama
    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread Mead vs Cyser.
    I was actually already creeping both of these (your site is super helpful). I made the assumption though that an apple "wine" was...
  • GreatNorthernLlama
    GreatNorthernLlama posted the thread Mead vs Cyser in Meads.
    First-time brewer here. Finally harvesting the apples from our tree in the back yard. Let's get the first question out of the way right...
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    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread Beginner Plum Wine.
    Thanks for the tip. This actually reminds me that it was your beginner winemaking process on your site that was the first and possibly...
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    GreatNorthernLlama reacted to Raptor99's post in the thread Beginner Plum Wine with Like Like.
    Campden tablets are fine. Later on, when racking, Kmeta is helpful because you can measure out the exact amount that you want to add. I...
  • GreatNorthernLlama
    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread Beginner Plum Wine.
    Ok, coming back to the plum wine lol. I hope to start my must this weekend. I wanted to share my game plan. This is open for...
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  • GreatNorthernLlama
    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread Beginner Plum Wine.
    Spicy lmao. At the end of the day as a beginner I wanted to remove any possible way to mess up my batch. I figured pits adds volume and...
  • GreatNorthernLlama
    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread Beginner Plum Wine.
    @winemaker81, regarding secondary storage, I've got maybe 30 bottles from a kit we used to make our wedding wine years ago...
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    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread Beginner Plum Wine.
    My gawd! thats a huge batch. How much was the end result (aka can I scale this down to a single 5-6 gallon initial fermentation)...
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    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread Beginner Plum Wine.
    @Hazelemere, according to an arborist I had out looking at my trees this fall, they are Italian plums @winemaker81, appreciate the...
  • GreatNorthernLlama
    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread Beginner Plum Wine.
    Okay I was thinking the exact same thing. Comparing the two recipe's I could see how little fruit there is. I also figured I'd add more...
  • GreatNorthernLlama
    GreatNorthernLlama replied to the thread Beginner Plum Wine.
    Thanks so much Mike! I should of specified I haven't actually started fermentation. I've got 160 lbs (yes not a typo) of plums I'm...
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    Absolute beginner here jumping into the deep end. We bought our first home last fall complete with a plum and apple tree. While the...
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