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I made a batch of welch's grape juice wine it tastes kinda bitter I've sweetened it a little but it's still bitter ... Is there much I can do to help?
 
brewsterbud said:
I made a batch of welch's grape juice wine it tastes kinda bitter I've sweetened it a little but it's still bitter ... Is there much I can do to help?
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Bitter? That seems really odd. Was there anything unusual in the ingredients, or in the water? I've never had a bitter flavor in any of my wines that didn't use spices or things like that, so I'm at a loss.
 
Yooper said:
Bitter? That seems really odd. Was there anything unusual in the ingredients, or in the water? I've never had a bitter flavor in any of my wines that didn't use spices or things like that, so I'm at a loss.
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OP, how long has it been fermenting?

I've heard the flavor comes back around and the bitter taste fades away. I've got a similar problem with Hard cider.
 
brewsterbud said:
I made a batch of welch's grape juice wine it tastes kinda bitter I've sweetened it a little but it's still bitter ... Is there much I can do to help?
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Your recipe, age of wine, ect would help us figure out what is wrong... Help us help you!
 
It's just welch's grape juice I added about a cup of sugar and a packet of yeast it's been fermenting about a month
 
What yeast did you use? If it is a low flocculation type yeast like bread yeast or such then it may not be completely clear yet.
 
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What yeast did you use? If it is a low flocculation type yeast like bread yeast or such then it may not be completely clear yet.
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So I just let it set till the yeast settles to the bottom and siphon it?
 
brewsterbud said:
So I just let it set till the yeast settles to the bottom and siphon it?
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Yep. Once the yeast is done consuming sugar, it dies off, settles at the bottom and the wine starts to clear. Taste will begin to improve.
 

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