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Robert Lewis Robert Lewis is offline
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Chances are, these things have preservatives in them, which would inhibit
fermentation. You can try, of course, but I'd bet it wouldn't even get
started. On the ingredient list, look for anything that says "sorbate",
which is preservative. A better bet would be to buy 5 or 6 gallon jugs of
apple juice with no preservatives. Pasturized is OK.

A couple of websites that might be helpful a

http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/

http://www.geocities.com/lumeisenman/

Probably ought to study up on it before starting.

Robert




"Paul" > wrote in message
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>I want to be able to use the grape,apple and Raspberry Juice drink that
>come in cartons from the CO-OP store.
>
> I want to make 5 gallons and was wondering how I may go about this.
> Firstly is it possible and secondly would I need to add water to it and
> sugar.
>
> Any help gratefully received as I am new and do not have much money
>
> many thanks
>
> Paul
>