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Here is my log, should I be worried? I know it's only been a few days but any reason why the gravity really didn't go down today? recipe according to dangerdave - cut in half for a 3G batch 6/23/13 mixed ingredients, SG 1.085 6/24/13 AM pitched EC-1118 yeast 6/25/13 PM temp 73.5 - SG 1.080...

not sure if this has been covered or not but for my yeast nutrient, I used DAP and for yeast energizer, I user Fermaid-K - does that sound correct?

Just started on the DB train yesterday! 3 gallon batch 11 cups sugar 32oz Realemon Tannin Yeast energizer Yeast nutrient 3 bags trader joes berry medley SG 1.085 before fruit Pitched ec-1118 yeast this morning @ 75F Will post pics tonight!

So I get home and take a hydro reading 1.120 down from 1.123 this morning. However no real foam. Temp on fermometer is 72f.

I made the yeast starter as stated above and it was very active when I pitched it. Hopefully when I get home tonight there is something going on!

whats the ratio of water to kmeta?

Coming from beer making, I use PBW (OxyClean Free) to clean and StarSan to sanitize. Are these products alright to use in wine making? Thanks!

I checked and I used the bentonite packet. I am going to try Deezil's instructions to create a yeast starter. Hope that works!

I believe the packet said bentonite and it looked like clay but I will double check tonight.

Well, that tactic got the gravity down to 1.134 :| I will be trying the yeast starter tactic next. If that doesn't work - I am not sure what to do.

Before I read this post I decided to aerate the wort some and I believe I got some fermentation but no real airlock activity. I will check the SG this evening to see if it went down at all. If not, I will attempt the yeast starter.

Alright. Should I use a stir plate with this? Should I cover the jar? I used dap. I have go ferm and fermaid k as well. I a

SG is still 1.140. I pitched 1116 as well the first time. How do I make a starter for wine? That's ok even if you are using dry yeast? Is this batch salvageable?

Here are my notes: 5/24/13 Started wine, added bentonite, pitched yeast SG 1.140 5/29/13 SG 1.140 no fermentation activity Pitched 2 packets of KV-1116 Seeing some co2 release now

Hi all, this is my first post and first wine kit as well. I purchased the Diamanti Ice Wine Kit from Amazon and attempted to make my first batch last weekend. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RZ1QBI/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 I am a homebrewer so I understand cleaning and sanitation...