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Or they were making and drinking it in a cave because they had exceeded their 200 gallon limit. :slp

Haha! I already have another one coming out of primary in a day or two and another kit sitting on the shelf ... :ib Since March, that makes 17 total batches including 7 kits. I have 14 carboys now but I think I'm gonna need more bottles.

Did my second racking, degassed, added k-meta, and sneaked a little sip. This stuff is gonna be spectacular in another couple months.

Great article! Can you imagine what they'd think of the wine being produced today? K-meta? Sorbate? Clearing agents? Oak "powder?" Yeast --- what's that?

Two friends, Willie and Maurice, were walking back home along an old dirt road after a long day's work in the field. Maurice: "Willie, if you had two shiny new Cadillacs, would you give me one of 'em?" Willie: "You're my best friend. You know I would." They walked for another five...

It probably will work but will obviously work better with a little nutrient. Do you have any yeast energizer? This is from EC Kraus: "One of the nutrients naturally lacking in most wines is nitrogen. Having sufficient nitrogen in the fermentation allows wine yeast to reproduce more readily. The...

If I'm using a Campden tablet, I fold a small piece of parchment paper with the tablet inside and smack it with a hammer a couple times. Works like a charm!

Personally, I always use bottled spring water. At 88 cents/gallon it's just a little added "insurance" for me. Our city water supply consistently is certified as pure but I'd rather use the spring water. If you've had no problems, I'm not going to tell you to switch, but you may want to...

The grape *may* be a little "thin." But everyone's tastes are different. I've typically used at least 3 cans per gallon but don't worry ... your first couple of batches are for practice anyway! Take good notes, learn what works, what you like, what you don't, and don't be afraid to ask...

Sounds pretty normal. Yes, time will smooth things out and improve the taste. How much concentrate did you use per gallon?

I know this thread is three years old, but I'd love to get that recipe too!

My father always said, "If two people think exactly alike on everything, one of them isn't necessary."

Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur's youth and ideals. So, the monarch offered him his freedom, as long as he could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to figure...

There are a lot of things we could say that about ...

But they don't. Makes the federal law somewhat toothless.

How does that square with the legalization of weed in various states or the speed limit laws in Texas/Montana or ICE being thrown out of state offices or sanctuary cities in Chicago/Boston/LA/SanFran? There appears to be quite a few instances where states aren't complying with federal law these...

You got that right. It's all about the money. I can buy 10,000 gallons at the State Controlled liquor store but make more than 15 gallons per quarter and you're guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor (I. Am. So. Scared. :) ) But I'll be moving in about 12 months anyway. Then I'll be in trouble for...

Good luck to you! Hope you find just what you're looking for. Keep us posted on what you decide to make and the progress.:h

Does anyone know how many people have been arrested or successfully prosecuted for making 200.1 or more gallons for their own personal use? NOT for selling it, but just for making it. I asked my brother-in-law who is in the BATF but said he didn't know of any cases. He knew of cases where...

Sauvignon Blanc has been known to have gooseberry flavors. It's my daughter's favorite too. This is from http://winefolly.com/review/sauvignon-blanc-wine-taste-food-pairing/ "The primary fruit flavors of Sauvignon Blanc are lime, green apple, passion fruit and white peach. Depending on...