I made wine 20 years ago with fruit. But my 18 yr old son has convinced me
to get back into winemaking. (Soon beer too) I bought a basic kit from the
wineandhop.com and also purchased a lg #10 can of "Vintner's Harvest
Raspberry" concentrate. I found the directions vague on excatly how much
concentrate to use for a 1 gallon batch. If this can, can make as much as 5
gal, then would I just use 19oz? The directions call out a 3 gal and 5 gal
batch's with the whole can. Any feedback would be welcome.

Could any one point out a FAQ link for this NG?

Brian
Madison,WI

Brian,
Most of those cans really only make 3 gallons, 5 gallons may be 'thin'.
I have never used that one so a hydrometer would be the way to go.
1.085 make a wine of 11 to 12 %. Going abouve 12% on a country wine is
usaully not recommended as the fruit tends to fall behind the alcohol.

I'll post the link to the FAQ in a new thread along with some other
websitres you may find useful.
Joe

Welcome,
Another Wisconsonite.
Darlene
Germantown, WI

"Bulletsnbrains" wrote in message
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I made wine 20 years ago with fruit. But my 18 yr old son has convinced me
to get back into winemaking. (Soon beer too) I bought a basic kit from the
wineandhop.com and also purchased a lg #10 can of "Vintner's Harvest
Raspberry" concentrate. I found the directions vague on excatly how much
concentrate to use for a 1 gallon batch. If this can, can make as much as 5
gal, then would I just use 19oz? The directions call out a 3 gal and 5 gal
batch's with the whole can. Any feedback would be welcome.

Could any one point out a FAQ link for this NG?

Brian
Madison,WI

Hi Darlene,

Have you been to the Wine and Hop shop on Monroe St. in Madison? I've seen
in their web site that they also have a vineyard. Just curious how "active"
the club is in the area.

Brian

"Dar V" wrote in message
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Welcome,
Another Wisconsonite.
Darlene
Germantown, WI

"Bulletsnbrains" wrote in message
news
I made wine 20 years ago with fruit. But my 18 yr old son has convinced me
to get back into winemaking. (Soon beer too) I bought a basic kit from the
wineandhop.com and also purchased a lg #10 can of "Vintner's Harvest
Raspberry" concentrate. I found the directions vague on excatly how much
concentrate to use for a 1 gallon batch. If this can, can make as much as
5 gal, then would I just use 19oz? The directions call out a 3 gal and 5
gal batch's with the whole can. Any feedback would be welcome.

Could any one point out a FAQ link for this NG?

Brian
Madison,WI

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the tidbit. I have the hydrometer and will base the fruit amount
on the SG.

Brian

"Joe Sallustio" wrote in message
oups.com...
Brian,
Most of those cans really only make 3 gallons, 5 gallons may be 'thin'.
I have never used that one so a hydrometer would be the way to go.
1.085 make a wine of 11 to 12 %. Going abouve 12% on a country wine is
usaully not recommended as the fruit tends to fall behind the alcohol.

I'll post the link to the FAQ in a new thread along with some other
websitres you may find useful.
Joe

On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:21:41 GMT, "Bulletsnbrains"
wrote:

I made wine 20 years ago with fruit. But my 18 yr old son has convinced me
to get back into winemaking. (Soon beer too) I bought a basic kit from the
wineandhop.com and also purchased a lg #10 can of "Vintner's Harvest
Raspberry" concentrate. I found the directions vague on excatly how much
concentrate to use for a 1 gallon batch. If this can, can make as much as 5
gal, then would I just use 19oz? The directions call out a 3 gal and 5 gal
batch's with the whole can. Any feedback would be welcome.

Could any one point out a FAQ link for this NG?

Brian
Madison,WI


I have used their Strawberry product before. I made 3 gal batches
from each can and the result was outstanding. Good color, plenty of
body and a great nose... It pulled a first place in berry wine in our
State Fair. I have not attempted to make five gallons per can.

Later,
A. J. Rawls
Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Brian,
I've heard of it, but I go to the Market Basket in Brookfield for all my
supplies. I don't know much about the wine club there, but if you're close
I'd check into it. There is a wine club on the south side of Milwaukee
County, but I live way up on the north side of Milwaukee in Washington
County. Welcome.
Darlene
Germantown, WI

"Bulletsnbrains" wrote in message
et...
Hi Darlene,

Have you been to the Wine and Hop shop on Monroe St. in Madison? I've seen
in their web site that they also have a vineyard. Just curious how
"active" the club is in the area.

Brian

"Dar V" wrote in message
...
Welcome,
Another Wisconsonite.
Darlene
Germantown, WI

"Bulletsnbrains" wrote in message
news
I made wine 20 years ago with fruit. But my 18 yr old son has convinced
me to get back into winemaking. (Soon beer too) I bought a basic kit from
the wineandhop.com and also purchased a lg #10 can of "Vintner's Harvest
Raspberry" concentrate. I found the directions vague on excatly how much
concentrate to use for a 1 gallon batch. If this can, can make as much as
5 gal, then would I just use 19oz? The directions call out a 3 gal and 5
gal batch's with the whole can. Any feedback would be welcome.

Could any one point out a FAQ link for this NG?

Brian
Madison,WI