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@Rice_Guy It is mainly your explanations and particularly your graphs that guided me on this path. I am trying to build my processes to... -
Rice_Guy replied to the thread TA Calculation.The purpose of TA is to be a reference point for how many H+ ions are in your mouth, ie what your taste buds are reacting to. The...
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Stir the wine each time. That is sufficient O2. Are we talking swamp gas / dog farts? If so, that's H2S. In this case, add a dose of...
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Finally an update on my first mead experience. Last weekend I finally bottled my first brewing attempts: An apple cyser (11.3 ABV) and...
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Rice_Guy replied to the thread What's growing on my cider?.Aerobic micro organism. Is the pH above 3.5? What was the metabisulphite treatment or current SO2? ,,, Yes it could be Acetobacter...
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There are basically two styles of pumps, diaphragm, and wobble piston, more $. The diaphragm is the best bang for the buck. The wobble...
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Rice_Guy reacted to countygrapeguy's post in the thread What happens when grapes on the vine hit freezing? with
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Some grapes freeze better than others. I know that Vidal holds up well, not sure about Seyval, is it thick skinned? Here in Ontario ice... -
Rice_Guy replied to the thread If I were building a vacuum system.Interesting parts, robust I have found it useful to have at least two pumps running. ex I may be using a vacuum corking head and then...
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Racking wouldn't hurt, you're basically doing a closed fermentation, takes longer and you might need to stir to give some oxygen...
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My .02. I think you are fine. If you did not add any SO2 (meta-bisulfite) to your juice, it will continue to ferment until all the...
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Rice_Guy reacted to Rojoguio's post in the thread How Much Slower Does Bulk Aging Happen? with Like.
I racked all the Muscadine I made eariler today. It is 3 months old & clear. It's tastes better than Old South's now. I took to...
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Rice_Guy reacted to winemaker81's post in the thread How Much Slower Does Bulk Aging Happen? with Like.
Thanks! A lot of of the posts were inspired by questions on the forum. I figured it was easier to write a fully thought out reply once...
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Rice_Guy replied to the thread Racked Too Soon.There are many ways to make wine. As noted above temperature plays a major role in how fast a ferment runs. I have run 85F and...
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I use tartaric acid at a rate of ~1lb per 8 gallons, I expect citric acid will be similar. But to be honest you could probably get away...
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Rice_Guy replied to the thread Flex tanks.Stains; the pigment in red grape will turn dark blue and then decolonized / removed when the pH is above 8.0, I would use powder...