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duh, sorry i'm late answering this one, but we continue to use the 70 gal flex tanks after 10 years. Great for blending and pumping out...

The general rule is that yeast are actively producing biomass in the first third of sugar reduction (1.090 down to 1.050) and need...

Headspace is not a problem in primary. The must is outgassing CO2 enough that it's useful to stir the must 1 to 4 times daily to...

We bottle because we have a reason or goal. The reason can vary for each of your wines. * as Bob said head space increases the...

The white can be bottled in as long as it’s clear, probably 4 months, minimum. The reds will benefit by waiting at least 6-9 months to...

Sorbate is humidity sensitive Campden is humidity sensitive but likely to be ok in a sealed container Enzymes are high heat (ex 160F)...

Molson Coors is announcing plans to close the Leinenkugel’s brewery in Chippewa Falls, ending a more than century-and-a-half tradition...

Yep, the same kind of thing A-B Inbev did to my Rolling Rock. Sigh... I like a Leinie, though they are hard to get down heah. Feel bad...

I actually don't use distilled water to make my solutions. I make my calculations then remove some of the wine from its storage vessel...

It's not an either-or situation -- it's a lot more complex than that. Wine longevity is affected by higher levels of acid, tannin...

Nothing will do what you’re looking for. Side note, maybe that’s why your fermenter is not the best choice. I wouldn’t use one if it...

The organic red wines that are successful can do it without SO2 because of the antioxidants in the fruit. Traditional ciders used...

I've used strong black tea myself on numerous occasions.it does work, but the article was about Chestwine as a substitution for Sulphur...

Yes, adding potassium or sodium will also increase the gravity. You would need to reengineer the conversion table. @TurkeyHollow you...

I'm not really worried what "language" just as long as it’s consistent. I will probably use the percentage as it seems that most here...