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Good to know! Yes, I am doing kits. I don't feel that I have the knowledge yet to start from scratch

Thank you for all the replies! Still so much to learn.... and I learn best from experience and guidance. I racked that into a carboy and that came with learning experiences too. Yes, it tasted pretty nasty, but I could taste the Chardonnay underneath the nasty. Just started a Pinot Noir in...

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Lol! I wouldn't call it a volcano, more like a slow lava flow 🌋

Thanks! So I topped her off to within a half inch of the handle and it started bubbling over. Used my thief to remove a little. Take a look and let me know if you think this is ok.

Thank you Rembee! This is my first batch ever and I find myself wanting to do everything perfect and get stressed about it. Then I read from the pros like you and I've learned I need to relax and be patient. I hope to be helpful like you guys someday. Thanks Again!

Thank you JG.... If you would, please take a look at the pic in the reply to Rembee.... According to your reply, I'm thinking that is too much headspace and I need to top 'er off. Thoughts?

Thank you for the quick reply. My bad... Still new to this. Not sure what info is needed. Thanks for the clarification. 6 Gallon Carboy under airlock, See pic for how much headspace.

Just racked my first kit into the secondary. SG was at 1.018. There is some head room in the secondary, but I am still getting CO2 through the airlock. Is the CO2 enough to limit the O2 or should I go ahead and top it off with the same kind of wine? Thanks!

Yes, there is that for sure. Years ago I home brewed beer and that yeast taste was very different than this yeast taste

Soooo.... I am working on my first batch and I am loving the process so far. It is a WinExpert Chardonnay. Quick question for the more experienced..... I think I will be able to do the first rack tomorrow or the next day. SG is 1.024. I taste tested for the first time today and I don't have...