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I have a degassing wand. Exact same shape as the one in Chippy Tea's DIY version on this forum, here is how to make one - https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/degassing-wine-the-quick-and-easy-way.48971/ It works beautifully in 1GAL DJ's but in a 5 gal FV or bucket, it doesnt really do...

Anyone else here have much experience with these kits? I have brewed a White Zinfandel and I am not impressed with the taste. It's so bad I'm considering chucking it all. Am currently brewing their Sav Blanc kit. Ferment has ended and now waring for next stage and it has exact the same...

Not sure if this is in right forum or been asked before. Can you use corks in beer bottles say a 750ml Corona bottle?

Started another one. More of a red wine this time. 1ltr Welch's Purple Grape juice 1ltr Tesco's Cherry Juice 750g Sugar Mug of 3 stewed TBAGS 1tsp Pectalose 1/4tsp Citric Acid 1tsp Young's Super Wine Yeast 1tsp Youngs Nutrient Starting SG was 1.086. Should work out to be about...

With winter knocking on our doors, I was wondering if there are any good kits out there that makes Christmas style beers? Specifically those with added flavourings or such?

With the first WOW nearing it's end and into a clean glass DJ I have now used the free Tesco Ashbeck bottle for my new attempt. 1 ltr Crawford Press Apple & Ginger Juice (99% Apple 1% Ginger Extract) 1ltr Crawford Press Apple & Rhubarb Juice (99% Apple 1% Rhubarb) 700g Sugar Cup of 3...

Hi. I am currently brewing Wilko's Cerveza and Festival Golden Stag. I was wondering if i could perhaps rack the beer into another FV after 2 weeks of primary fermentation, and leave it in the new FV before bottling for a few days. My thinking behind it is to reduce the amount of sediment...

Hi all. Brewed my first Supermarket juice WOW tonight. 2ltrs Tesco Apple & Mango Juice 220ml Wilkos WGJ concentrate Cup of 3 stewed TBAGS 1kg Sugar 1 tsp Young super wine yeast 1 tsp Young Yeast Nutrient 1tbsp Citric Acid * 1tbsp Pectalose * SG was 1.100 before I pitched the yeast...

Hi. I usually stand freshly bottled wine upright for a couple of days ( as per kit instructions) to let the compressed air out before laying them flat to keep the corks moist. This brings me to my question... I may be wrong but a large proportion of homemade wine has some amount of sediment...

Hi all, You may remember me with the explosive krausen thread a few days ago. I am happy to report that nothing bad has happened since. Took an SG reading last night and it was smack bang on 1.000. Kit says leave it to ferment down to .996 before moving on but the airlock is still...

Any one have any experience in using Vinotainers. (Wine Boxes) Sounds and looks tempting rather than having 100's of bottles in storage! They are apparently reusable. I know 20l is short for a 5 gallon batch but i could always bottle a few as well

Hi. We have loads of empty 3/4 gallon plastic tubs with handle and heavy duty screw caps. Very similar to petrol cans but clear and bigger The contents inside is Ink cartridge flush. Similar to this link but on a grander scale...

Hi i really need some help. I have a batch of 30 bottle Wine Buddy Zifandel fermenting. I have followed the instructions and am using Young's Bucket with lid and basic airlock. The SG was 1.079 and went into the shed at 22 degrees. The shed has maintained a fairly consistent 24 degrees...

Hi all, First time poster on here. I have just started home brews. Have finished a Cellar 7 Merlot which is bottled and ageing. I have now started a Brewmaker's IPA. It was started on Sunday 10th, i followed the instructions to the letter. I also used Tesco branded water and brewing...