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Thx for the response. Sound like the multiple yeast in the kit was not a mistake. Since 1118 is more aggressive than 71b. So I am thinking pitching the 71b first and let it happy for a couple of days with large population developed first and then pitching the monster to take care of the tough...

Hi I just bought the big kit. Surprisingly, it comes with two packets of yeast, one is 71B-1112 and one is EC-1118. Does anyone have any idea what is the purpose for these two different yeasts. The instruction just asks to sprinkle yeast(s) onto fermenter. Is is appropriate to add different...

Nice to see some notes on Costco kits. Just started winemaking early this year. I did two batches of Costco White Zin due to the full five star comments. Just followed the book except dumped complete F-Pack into primary for batch 1 and half F-pack to fermenter in batch 2. Found White Zin needs...

Thanks Jim for your advice.

As a new home winemaker, I am just wondering if this can improve a cheap kit. Anyone has such experience? If it works, what is the dose. Say, I have a 7L version red wine kit, such as Cab Sov. with Welch's concentrate available from grocery store. Or I can add 1 gal of Welch' juice instead of...