How much yeast nutrient per gal. of fermenting wine do we use?
1577417
We make mead here, and we've always used 1 teaspoon per gallon (dissolve it in BEFORE pitching the yeast). This works quite well for us.
1577418
I used 3 TBS for five gallons of mead with a live mead yeast pack. Turnd out great!
1577419
I used 1 tsp. per gallon in my banna multi grain mix and the yeast really took off. Have a shiney day!
1577420
I don't make wine, but normally I use about three teaspoons in a 6 gallon ferment and it really takes off. My ferment finishes much quicker with the nutrient. I am also very careful with my PH!!!!
1730763
If you follow the instructions you will make 24 or 25 750ml bottles.....obviously......add more water and you will get a thinner wine but more of it and conversely....cut back on the water and you will get a more robust wine but fewer bottles.good luck;gary
1481116
I Don't think this would be the same as Fermax Yeast Nutrient. This is more for breaking down corn etc. into starch so it can ferment.
490693
16 gallons. The concentrate bottle contains one pint or 16 oz. The recommendation is one oz. per gallon for perennials. I used this recommended strength on Monarda plants and it was completely successful in stopping a fungus that had begun. I also used it as a preventative on a number of other perennials and no fugi developed on any of them.
1606393
The sugar content and the potential of the yeast determine the potential alcohol percentage. Beyond that, my husband is the brew-meister. I know he's made some that approached 15-16%.
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I don't pay attention to how many weeks it says it takes. I just ferment the kits until fermentation is done. In my opinion, judging fermentation by time-frame, rather than fermentation activity, seems pointless. Stopping fermentation on any juice too early will result in a sweeter, less alcoholic wine.
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Nicole, you will need to purchase a kit that contains your fermenting bucket, carboy, corker, siphon, etc. typically the whole kit is around 100 bucks. Then all you need is bottles. I usually recycle bottles from work, friends, etc. the wine kits will have corks, labels and stuff included. Once you get all your equipment, you will be on your way to making tons of great wine! Good luck!
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Yes, the Ice wine is a 3 gallon kit. The first one I tried produced the best wine I have ever made. I liked it so much, I purchased a second one, but ran into stuck fermentation. I can't figure out why the second one didn't ferment. I know the ice wines have much higher brix and when you get into high sugar concentrations it can cause problems with yeast even surviving. I ended up throwing out the second attempt, but still remember the first batch.
570996
Fermentation is about 3 days or until there is no more yeast activity. Then you bottle and condition for 2 weeks give or take. You could probably drink it after one week or less but it would taste better when you wait.
883475
added yeast and nutrient at same time to about 8 0z water,disolve and add to batch,always works well for me
2062776
I'm not sure they publish it, because the fermentation by nature can produce varied levels. But there's some info here that might with some but not all of the nutrient levels: http://blog.radiantlifecatalog.com/bid/70257/Fermented-Cod-Liver-Oil-How-much-should-I-take?utm_source=hs_email&utm;_medium=email&utm;_content=12217270&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--YPqkgnV-ty_FH7kNAyUQcYRPYodinP4Xc8BrPplst_hZyw2TqKRsNuYmyqE4CHdh5Bee_e02iHtsySiLB4vclPpGZuQ&_hsmi=12217270
519785
Mg is milligram. 1.5 billion cells is the number of active yeast cultures there are. Completely different things.
794351
The yeast is added to the water (water temperature between 110 and 120 degrees) until yeast stops rising to the top. This is then added to the rest of the ingredients.
1012832
I am not sure about the % argon. I imagine there may be nitrogen and carbon dioxide present as well. In any case, it works extremely well. We are still on our first container after six weeks. Wine lasts days, even after several openings. Just be sure to seal well after blowing in some inert gas.
514276
On the label for nutrional facts, it reads Inactive Dried Yeast. There is no mention of fortified yeast.
314593
It makes about 30 bottles of 750ml bottles. It truly is a good starter kit. Since making this kit in March, I have gone on to making a white zin (Grand Cru) and then to a high end Chilean Merlot. I was very glad I started with this one--fewer additives and a lot less stirring! Be sure to get a good equipment kit as well. If you follow the directions exactly, you'll have a great tasting wine. I don't buy wine in the store anymore. This is too much fun!!
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Yes this kit is enough for 6 gal.I would not make it to 5 gal, it throws of the balance of flavors that it was formulated for. I added a can of frozen white grape juice at the beginning for a little more body. Mine has been in the bottle for a couple of months and continues to get better.Just dont rush it. When i first started making wine i wanted tom get it done fast, but have learned not to be in a hurry.The directions are just a guidline as far as time.You should rely on the hydrometer readings and take your time degassing, it usually takes me 3 or 4 days to totally degas using a brake bleeder .I start with drill stirring and then use the bleeder.I also rack an extra time before bottling,makes it easier and you won't have to deal with the sediment when bottling. .If you have questions on degassing or other questions, i.m glad to help.There is tons of info on line about wine making,This has been one our favorite wine.Good luck.