I am thinking of making my second batch an Island Mist kit to get me through the temptations of drinking my first batch (WE Chard) prematurely. My only hesitation is the low "stock" ABV. What ABV can I expect if using the 1/2 F-pack and 3-4lb sugar mods? BTW...I am leaning towards the pinot or merlot if that makes a difference.
WineXpert Modified Island Mist ABV Question
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I also do the exact same thing as Peter.
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In loo of that add 1/2 the f pac and then just add sugar to the sg you want. Ive had different results myself but also as Appleman stated in a post awhile ago sugars have different weights so maybe Im using a different sugar or maybe my mind is slippingand I added more sugar then what I thought I did.
the only mist style kit that i added half the fpac up front to ended up horribly.
It was an orchard breeze blackberry merlot and it has a bit of a bitter aftertaste compared to the other wine cooler style kits i have made.
I wish i had more of the f pac left over to add as it would have masked the bitter aftertaste and made it drinkable.
I will however let it age for another 8 months before i use it to make punch with just to make sure it won,t come around.
It was an orchard breeze blackberry merlot and it has a bit of a bitter aftertaste compared to the other wine cooler style kits i have made.
I wish i had more of the f pac left over to add as it would have masked the bitter aftertaste and made it drinkable.
I will however let it age for another 8 months before i use it to make punch with just to make sure it won,t come around.
