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05-25-2020, 08:24 PM #31
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I am not a wine maker, I only made one bottle of wine and that is how I met my wife. I was taking a college biology course and we were learning about anaerobic respiration. In the lab we made wine. We were marked on alcohol content. I got an A. My neighbor came over to help me drink it and as they say we lived happily ever after.
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01-24-2021, 07:46 AM #32
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Does mead count me in? Although this thread is 1-1/2 years old now I would like to jump in as well.
I started making wines back in the mid 90's. Got all the necessary equipment & then some. Working with a couple local Vint-Your-Own-Wine establishments we learned to make some pretty decent wines. Not outstanding wines, but pretty decent. I'm sure if we would let them age a bit more that could have made a difference?
It wasn't until we became beekeepers that we switched over to making mead from our honey. I resurrected the mead competition in Michigan (the Michigan Mead Cup) around 8 years ago that is patterned after wine competitions. I have since handed the reins over to a few more qualified individuals who have taken the comp to a whole nother level. I have had the privilege of obtaining a Gold Medal for my 5 Berry blend entered in the "Made in Michigan" category. All berries grown (mostly wild) on our property.
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02-08-2021, 10:44 PM #33
Started making some Wine lately, I blame Covid
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02-16-2021, 11:32 AM #34
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02-16-2021, 11:34 AM #35
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Do you have any good recommendations for a good complete starter kit. One Chard, One Pinot Noir?
I would like a recipe that is fail safe (barring my own blatant mistake). What are the 5 gallon kegs you speak of? Anything else between that and a bottle? Anything good for transport in an RV?
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02-16-2021, 12:14 PM #36
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I have been making wine for years. Depending on where you live you can go to your local home brewers supply and buy kits that have everything you need but the equipment. you can get them online but they are heavy. Don't buy the cheap ones that you add a lot of water. You really can't screw it up except having the room you ferment in too hot or cold.
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02-17-2021, 10:14 AM #37
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I have to agree with you about blaming it on Covid! Even though I'm retired we would have spent a lot more time traveling last year! Of course with mead making once you get passed the secondary fermentation, I can let it set for months on end before bottling.
I would like to ask you about your banana wine. I am a semi-retired wine maker concentrating on mead more than wine, and have to ask you the how/what/when & where to your recipe. More interested in the ingredients & starting gravities. 5 or 6 gallon? Thanks
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02-17-2021, 10:38 AM #38
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