Recent content by derek704

Good catch neumema! Yeah, it doesn't get added in until you are at pitching temps.

I read somewhere and currently use 1/2 vial for each 1 gal batch.

What type of coffee did you use? You probably aren't getting much, but I could give you a ballpark max that could be in each bottle. Did you add it after the boil? Without knowing, here is an example: Espresso, restaurant-style coffee 1 oz contains 47-75 mg caffeine. IF for some crazy reason...

Okay, so she said that the wine was going to finish at 1.022 in my case. There is too much alcohol for the yeast, so if I want to add the chocolate raspberry syrup pack, I probably need to use a lot less than normal. Thanks for the help Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I've let it sit for 3 days with no gravity drop. I may pitch the other half bag of yeast. I just got off the phone with Wine Expert and they'll have to give me a call back tomorrow on my lunch break.

I purchased another yeast packet from the LHBS, if I don't see any drop then I'll call WineExpert. Just an update, There has been some activity with the airlock since the addition. Hopefully the fresh yeast did the trick! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I tried uploading the pics but it didn't work. I'll repost. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I'm going forward with stabilizing today, since I plan to start another homebrew after I stop by the LHBS. I'll be checking back often before I get to the store to see if there is anything I need to pick up.

I corrected the values, guess I needed a longer break from work to clear my head.:drunk:

EDIT: I corrected the gravity readings. I'll keep this as short as possible. I received WineExpert's Select Special Chocolate Raspberry Port Dessert Wine as a gift for my birthday. Barcode 629181028131 . I followed the directions best as possible. Starting Gravity: 1.127 I fermented it down...

Congrats man, hope it finally works out for you! I've been following this thread since before the previous one was closed. It's good to know that persistence and patience paid off. Let us know how the next couple of batches turn out, hopefully problem free! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

My caps started rusting after 30 min soaking in starsan. I'm not sure if it caused me to dump a whole batch from a metallic taste, or if it was the water. I guess I'll never know for sure. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

Let us know how it tastes! Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I know of one like this in Stillwater, OK. Some of my friends go there regularly. Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew

I wonder if the contaminate is airborne. Could an air purifier possibly do the trick? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew