Wine Tip #5: Don't use Acid Blend in Grape Based Wines!
Acid blend contains a mixture of Tartaric, Malic, and Citric acid. The ratios of the acids can vary wildly between acid blend manufactures
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Rick Haibach
Dec 30, 20193 min
Wine Tip #4: Keep Your Yeast Happy
During the primary fermentation, it is extremely important to keep your yeast population nice and happy. Without adequate air supply and nu
Rick Haibach
Mar 1, 20182 min
Wine Tip #3: Best Liquid to use in Airlocks
The airlock or or bubbler is one of the more important contraptions that a winemaker has in the cellar. This simple little device comes...
Rick Haibach
Feb 22, 20184 min
Tip #2: Top-Up Carboys to The Neck
Carboys come in many sizes, but all of them have generally the same shape and features, including a small neck. The small neck of the...
Rick Haibach
Feb 17, 20182 min
Tip #1: Never Clean or Sanitize Wine Equipment With Chlorinated Products
Often times new winemakers reach for bleach when cleaning or sanitizing their wine equipment. Chlorine based bleaches are very effective...
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