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It's a red blend called Diablo rojo. There are 3 bags of oak chips and dust that went in they are floating. I also added Opti red. But it is a little foamy on the surface.

It's a 6 gallon kit from wineexpert. Right now there is only the six gallons I am starting small. The equipment was made for frozen must but I thought I'd work up to it.

Ok I looked it up. It says it has a wide temp range. I followed the directions for rehydrating but I think I messed up putting the yeast mix into the must as it was at 64 degrees.

So I just checked the shower and it is still at 1.092. the temp seems to be increasing steady over the last few days it is up to 76. Not sure if that is enough to signify something has started.

The yeast is ec-1118, the kit directions said to sprinkle. I rehydrated with go ferm and stirred it in. The starting sg was 1.092.

I punched the surface and it began to nake a fizz sound. But did not stay steady if fizzled a lil bit. But hopefully it will build up.

The temp is now up to 74-76 but don't really see bubbles popping. There is a thick surface do I need to punch down?

Still not much at 48 hrs. Anything I can do to help it along?do I need more yeast?

The temp is up to 72, I see a few lil bubbles going on top at 36 hrs.

Got it. Thanks. It's was only 12 hrs when I left this morning.

How do I know if the fermentation has begun? I have a 20 gallon bucket with a loose lid and no airlock. How do I know it has started if not how long do I wait before taking action and what should I do?

Thanks. I have started the kit last night. It has a loose lid to keep things out, but it doesn't have an airlock. How do I determine if fermentation has started ? I have a stick on thermometer, but it doesn't show very well.

Yup... Ok thanks

What is kmeta?

What is the best way to store the equipment when not in use? Ie the buckets and carboys?

Thanks for the reply. And I see so many people say to search as someone probably already aaask before you post. But oh well. Yes it is a stick on. I have a floating one inside, but I used all my sanitizing package whem I started it. So didn't want to grab it out and spoil the wine.the spit stays...

Just piggy backing on the instructions for primary. This is my first kit. I followed the directions in the kit word for word. During more research and reading I found a youtube video from the marker that had a lot more details in what to do and if you don't it's ruined basically. The big two are...

Has any one tried adding nutrients and enzymes to a juice kit? My first experience with these have not been great. I ordered a sampler kit of additives containing: go-ferm, fermaid , lallzyme ex, Opti red and ft rouge. I am just unsure how it would effect the packets that come with the kit.

Does anyone have a picture of how these come out?

Got it. It is just a spare bedroom. I think it should do. Typically the warmest room and not fluctuating much. No chemicals or anything just a bed and closest of storage .once in a carboy. I can move it anywhere as there is no air contact. Thanks