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Winemaking tips from the experts

Winemaking tips from the experts

Here are some of the things that expert winemakers do to make better wine & keep it good to the last bottle.  USE TABLETS IN THE CRUSHED GRAPES Grapes are covered in germs (bacteria & fung...

What do I do if my yeast stops working before all the sugar is used up?

What do I do if my yeast stops working before all the sugar is used up?

Make sure that your mix has not actually finished by checking the Specific Gravity(SG) with a hydrometer. The SG should be around 990. If the SG is higher than 990 and all sign of fermentation has...

Keeping your fermenter cool in hot weather

Keeping your fermenter cool in hot weather

Remember your beers will taste much better if you can keep the fermenter close to 20 degrees Celsius all the time your beer is fermenting. ...

ALCOHOL CALCULATOR

ALCOHOL CALCULATOR

You need to use your hydrometer to measure the specific gravity of your beer while you are making it. You will need two readings.(See 1 & 2 below). ...

Turbo Yeasts Comparison Chart

Turbo Yeasts Comparison Chart

Product Name & Net Weight Classic  Classic   Triple Distilled Triple Distilled Qty of Sugars to be used ...

LIMONCELLO

LIMONCELLO

Traditional style Limoncello 10 Lemons (zest only) 1 Still Spirits Liqueur Base "C" 750ml Still Spirits Vodka or Still Spirits Turbo spirit (40% strength)           For best quality, use Still Spi...