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lundi 15 février 2016

A Beginner's Guide to Choosing Wine Making Supplies

By Matthew Campbell


If you are a wine lover but find that purchasing bottles on a regular basis is too pricey, you may want to try making your own. In the past, homemade vintages often were of very low quality but this has changed. Buying the right wine making supplies may seem intimidating but it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips that you can use to take the guesswork out of purchasing the equipment and kits you need to make some amazing wine in your own home.

While most wine is made from grape juice you can also find varieties that are made with fruit juice as well. If you are interested in trying these different types of alcoholic beverages you need to keep in mind that additional equipment or ingredients may be necessary in order to get the results you are looking for.

A few basic pieces of equipment are needed. A primary fermentation container is where the yeast is added to the juice. It is large enough to hold a large quantity of liquid. Once the fermentation process is complete, it is siphoned off into another container such as a large glass bottle (known as a carboy). As the wine ferments you will also need a hydrometer in order to test the specific gravity.

Any type of wine will need several different chemicals added to it. In the beginning, vintners need to add a specific type of yeast to the juice and then later they add other chemicals to remove particles, stop the fermentation process and stabilize the wine while it matures. If you are unsure of what to add and at what point to add it you may want to think about purchasing a complete kit that will have all of these components in it.

If you are unsure about which kit to use, you may want to start by thinking about which variety you like to drink most. You may find that it can be helpful to speak to the staff at a self brewing store as they will often have good advice about which kits work well. Some manufacturers even have guides out that talk about what each variety tastes like and which kit can give you the best results.

Bottling equipment will also be needed. You should anticipate purchasing some glass bottles and corks. You should also look at buying chemicals to sterilize the bottles as well as to make cleaning and filling them easier. Once you have the basic equipment you can reuse it multiple times.

Although it doesn't take a lot of equipment to ferment your batch you will need a space where it can rest undisturbed. If you do not have the room at your home you may want to look at making your batch at a self-brewing store.

Working with a store that specializes in home brewing can be a great idea especially if you are new. They may be able to give you advice about which kits have the best results and even provide space for you to make your batch if you do not have enough room at home.




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