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Thanks Arne!

Hi, I'm working on my third batch of apple wine (so I'm really new to this) and primary fermentation is bubbling along. The weird thing is that there are some white spots appearing in the froth that builds up on top of the fermentor. Everything smells fine, so maybe it's OK? Please let me know...

OK, thanks, this is reassuring! Hope is restored.

Thanks everyone! My screen name is a James Joyce reference--Buck Mulligan's nickname in Ulysses is Mercurial Malachy. My first name is Molly, so the moniker mercurial_m sort of stuck from my college days. A LONG time ago :) I have most of the equipment and chemicals listed above, so I'm in good...

OK thanks, that's helpful! I was concerned about oxidation (not because of a hydrometer reading, duh) but because the rubber seal came off the airlock and I think fermentation is close to done. In any case, that batch is now racked and under airlock. Just pitched the yeast on batch 2 this...

I'm brand new to wine making, and I'm interested in making mostly fruit wines (not grape). I have two different batches of apple wine going, both made with apples I picked and juiced. I've been reading the Joy of Home Wine-Making, which is a great book, but I think I've probably messed up my...

I'm very new to home wine-making, and interested in making fruit and vegetable wines (no grapes around here). It's apple season, and so far I have 11 gallons of apple wine going, a copy of Terry Garey's Joy of Home Wine-making, and quite a few mistakes under my belt. Hoping you guys can clear up...