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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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