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videoMaking Corn Wine With 12 Month Tasting
Describes the initial making of 1 gallon of corn wine with a tasting 12 months later. During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id=ebe44688-8c34-46de-b945-9406903c8ad6&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrewdemon.com%2Fcollections%2Ffermnters%2Fproducts%2Fbrewdemon-conical-fermenter-frost Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast: https://amzn.to/4jw62E8 Wine Yeast Sampler: https://amz
videoMaking Merlot From Concentrate 12 Month Tasting
Describes the initial steps of making (& tasting) 1 gallon of merlot wine simply from a concentrated merlot grape juice. Ingredients: 1 Quart Merlot Concentrated Grape Juice 3/4 Quart Water 1 black tea bag 1/4 Wine Yeast (Red Star Premiere Classique) 1/4 Bread Yeast 1/4 Lemon During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id=ebe44688-8c34-46de-b945-9406
videoMaking Nectarine Wine With 12-Month Tasting
Describes the initial stages of making 1 gallon of nectarine wine from fresh nectarines. During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Consider becoming a supporting member of DIY Fermentation by joining: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60754647 Or Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyogN69ayejYnRaQC3eZsxg/join JOIN for $1.99 or $4.99/mo. to receive a loyalty badge and your name in green. See each level for other perks. Use a PC or Android, close chat & click JOIN. Amazon & Canva affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon & Canva Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking
videoMaking Chardonnay From Concentrate With Tasting
Describes the initial process of making 1 gallon of chardonnay wine from a grape juice concentrate using a many natural substitutes as possible. Followed by a 12-month tasting. Ingredients: 1 Quart Chardonnay Grape Juice Concentrate 1 Black Teabag 3/4 Gallon Water 1/4 Lemon 1/4 Wine Yeast 1/4 Bread Yeast During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id
videoTomato Wine With 12-Month Tasting
Describes the initial steps in producing 1 gallon of tomato wine with a tasting 12 months later. Ingredients: 6 pounds tomato's 4 cups sugar 2 lemons 1 gallon water 1/4 teaspoon wine yeast Note: I am not a professional winemaker. I hold no responsibility if the results of your winemaking causes injury or ill health. This is as natural (where possible) winemaking channel. The wines made on this channel do not use sulfites. You may use them and\or yeast nutrients and or energizers if that is how you prefer to make your wine/mead. This channel uses pasteurization. During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon af
videoCanned Peach Wine 13 Month Tasting
Making 1 gallon of peach wine from canned peaches with a 13-Month tasting. Ingredients: (5) 15 oz cans of peaches in 100% juice no preservatives 2 cups sugar 1 gallon water 1 black teabag 1 handful raisins 1/4 lemon 1/4 teaspoon wine yeast 1/4 teaspoon bread yeast During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Consider becoming a supporting member of DIY Fermentation by joining: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=60754647 Or Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyogN69ayejYnRaQC3eZsxg/join JOIN for $1.99 or $4.99/mo. to receive a loyalty badge and your name in green. See each level for other perks.
videoZinfandel 12 Month Tasting
Describes the initial steps needed to make 1 gallon of Zinfandel wine from a concentrate & tasting at the 12 month mark.. Ingredients: 1 quart Zinfandel Concentrate 3/4 gallon water 1 black teabag 1/4 lemon 1/4 teaspoon bread yeast 1/4 teaspoon Red Star Premiere Classique wine yeast Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id=ebe44688-8c34-46de-b945-9406903c8ad6&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrewdemon.com%2Fcollections%2Ffermnters%2Fproducts%2Fbrewdemon-conical-fermenter-frost Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast: https://amzn.to/4jw62E8 Wine Yeast Sampler: https://amzn.to/3F8gNtf Hydrometer: https://amzn.to/3l2XbMS Airlocks: https://
videoRecipe for making 1 gallon of Dandelion Wine with 13 Month Tasting
Recipe for making 1 gallon of Dandelion Wine with 13 Month Tasting During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id=ebe44688-8c34-46de-b945-9406903c8ad6&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrewdemon.com%2Fcollections%2Ffermnters%2Fproducts%2Fbrewdemon-conical-fermenter-frost Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast: https://amzn.to/4jw62E8 Wine Yeast Sampler: https://amzn.to/3F8gNtf Hyd
videoPear Chi Vanilla Mead 13.8% ABV
This is the making and tasting of 1 gallon of pear-chi-vanilla mead that was to have been entered into the 2022 Mead Stampede competition but withdrawn due to a slight miscalculation in sweetness. During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id=ebe44688-8c34-46de-b945-9406903c8ad6&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrewdemon.com%2Fcollections%2Ffermnters%2Fproducts%2Fbrewdemon-conical-f
video3 Year Anniversary
A retrospective on my 3-Years on YouTube Anniversery. The trials and tribulations. Was it all worth it? Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id=ebe44688-8c34-46de-b945-9406903c8ad6&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrewdemon.com%2Fcollections%2Ffermnters%2Fproducts%2Fbrewdemon-conical-fermenter-frost Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast: https://amzn.to/4jw62E8 Wine Yeast Sampler: https://amzn.to/3F8gNtf Hydrometer: https://amzn.to/3l2XbMS Airlocks: https://amzn.to/36bpGlg Wine Corks & Caps: https://amzn.to/3SAtfKz Wine Bottle Corker: https://amzn.to/3zO4fVa Stoppers: https://amzn.to/3673Tv1 Racking Cane: https://amzn.to/34YyP19 Wine/Beer DeGasser: https://amzn.to/3ODVTXi StarSan: https://amzn.to/4kMxYF1 Straining Bags: https://amzn.to/2VKkW4y
videoBasic Wine Fermenters
A look at diferent entry level fermenters for those looking to get into home winemaking. Help out by clicking on the "Thanks" button. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id=ebe44688-8c34-46de-b945-9406903c8ad6&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrewdemon.com%2Fcollections%2Ffermnters%2Fproducts%2Fbrewdemon-conical-fermenter-frost Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast: https://amzn.to/4jw62E8 Wine Yeast Sampler: https://amzn.to/3F8gNtf Hydrometer: https://amzn.to/3l2XbMS Airlocks: https://amzn.to/36bpGlg Wine Corks & Caps: https://amzn.to/3SAtfKz Wine Bottle Corker: https://amzn.to/3zO4fVa Stoppers: https://amzn.to/3673Tv1 Racking Cane: https:
videoHow Much Wine Yeast
A simple test to see what happens when we use 1/4 teaspoon ov wine yeast vs 1 package of wine yeast in a one gallon batch Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id=ebe44688-8c34-46de-b945-9406903c8ad6&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrewdemon.com%2Fcollections%2Ffermnters%2Fproducts%2Fbrewdemon-conical-fermenter-frost Red Star Premier Blanc Wine Yeast: https://amzn.to/4jw62E8 Wine Yeast Sampler: https://amzn.to/3F8gNtf Hydrometer: https://amzn.to/3l2XbMS Airlocks: https://amzn.to/36bpGlg Wine Corks & Caps: https://amzn.to/3SAtfKz Wine Bottle Corker: https://amzn.to/3zO4fVa Stoppers: https://amzn.to/3673Tv1 Racking Cane: https://amzn.to/34
videoFruit Flies In Winemaking
An attempt to describe how fruit flies might turn your wine into vinegar. References: [1] Classification Drosophila melanogaster Meigen, 1830 https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=146290#null [2] Nobel Prizes https://droso4schools.wordpress.com/why-fly/ [3] Classification Drosophila melanogaster Meigen, 1830 https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=146290#null [4] Ren C, Webster P, Finkel SE, Tower J. Increased internal and external bacterial load during Drosophila aging without life-span trade-off. Cell Metab. 2007 Aug;6(2):144-52. doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2007.06.006. PMID: 17681150. [9 ] The Role of Yeasts in Fermentation Processes. Microorganisms. Maicas S. The Role of Yeasts in Fermentation Processes. Microorganisms. 2020 Jul 28;8(8):1142. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8081142. PMID: 32731589; PMCID: PMC7466055. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7466055/ [5] The effect of sulphur dioxide and
videoMakiing Date Wine 16% ABV
Making 1 gallon of date wine with a 12 month tasting. Combination of two eariler videos to make a whole. Ingredients: 3 - 4 pounds dates 3 cups sugar (modified 4/22) 1 gallon filtered water 1 black teabag 1/4 lemon (modified 4/22) 1/4 teaspoon wine yeast During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id=ebe44688-8c34-46de-b945-9406903c8ad6&url=https%3A%
videoMaking Almond Wine 14.7% ABV
Describes the making of 1 gallon of almond wine with a 12-month tasting. Ingredients: 1 pound of almonds (unsalted) 4 cups of sugar 1 pound of golden raisins 1 lemon (modified 1/2023) 1 orange zested (modified 1/2023) 1/4 teaspoon wine yeast During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total. Next steps in the wine making process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbtJa2CkkSCQ9KtwQyEfAhqchJAZlP_Yk Amazon affiliate product information. As an Amazon Associate & BrewDemon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. My current winemaking setup: BrewDemon Fermenter: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=f34b031c-e43a-43a4-973d-24d17c9a727a&website_id=ebe44688-8c34-46de-b945-9406903c8ad6&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrewdemo