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I use the AIO pump for transfers each time and between that and Father Time, seems to due the trick for me. The latest batch I have going is Cranberry Wine that I started February 2021, still in a 3 gal carboy. Getting close.

I believe it makes 6 gallons. If it's a one gallon jug, add it to 5 gallons of water then and the other amendments (sugar, k-meta etc.)

One again the master corrects the student. Thanks, Bryan.

An imperial gallon is 160 fluid ounces. A U.S. gallon is 128 fluid ounces. Difference is significant.

To remove any water you first lower the temperature to below freezing and apply a vacuum. The water will then sublime. I own a home freeze dryer and I process different foods and liquids. Temperature gets well below 0° F and the vacuum pulled is below 500 mtorr. The process can take several...

I typicaly buy the 0.2N sodium hyrdroxide from Labelpeelers.com. It has an LD Carlson label on it. Just a suggestion.

. . . now that is some calculating work, but I like that! Some good info here.

Welcome aboard, @Bob’sYourUncle .

Welcome aboard, @LucyT

Been there . . . done that! (Gagged for 4-5 minutes)

But Brian, how else are going to clean up the gene pool? 😄😄😄

I will agree with @Rice_Guy's statements but take exception with the first one. During the primary fermentation you want to introduce oxygen into the must because yeast requires it to reproduce, thereafter you need to exclude it.

Not with straight Elderberry Wine.

This could be CO2 outgassing and picking up the sediment. Normal situation.

"Lost' a bottle of Elderberry Wine about 7 yo. Still have it, just wondering when to pull the cork.

Welcome aboard, @hawkwing

I agree with @bstnh1. Shape-shifter or large canine.

Most of my country wines start reaching their peak at about one year. One that can be drank earlier is Dragon's Blood (recipe by Danger Dave)

@BigDaveK: In the 15 years I've been home here in SE Ohio only had one 8-hour day w/o electricity, all others where why shorter terms. I haven't had much commercial freeze dried food to say it is too salty, but then I have my own freeze dryer. I, too, have the issue about a well pump (220 V)...