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, 2019
- 3 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, 2018
- 2 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, 2018
- 4 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, 2018
- 2 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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