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Topic: Winemaking
Winemaking for the Modern Homebrewer
Homebrewers are often looking to push the boundaries of beer, so why not step outside of those boundaries and try your hand at making wine? We’ll run you through the basics to making wine, but throw in a twist that craft brewers have been popularizing, which is bringing over techniques from the brewing process like dry hopping, spirit-barrel aging, and more.
Making Sake
Grains, water, yeast . . . and koji? Learn the secrets of making sake (Japanese rice wine) and get your moto rising.
Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Fresh Grape Wine
Basic Winemaking Equipment Here’s everything you need to make your first one-gallon batch of wine from fresh grapes. You can find this equipment at any well-stocked homebrewing or home winemaking supply store.
Grapes or Not – It’s Still Good Wine
Made from grapes or grass clippings, it’s still good wine.
Make Your Winemaking Mixes Match
Make your mixes match.
Taking Control of Malolactic Fermentation with your Wine
Most wine, under the right conditions, naturally goes through the chain of reactions called malolactic fermentation. Today, many home and commercial winemakers employ malolactic fermentation, though they also can prevent it if
How To Keep Your Wine Yeast Healthy
Yeast cells, far from being just another ingredient to be
tossed into the pot, are living, breathing organisms that need certain
things to function properly.
Gearing Up For The Winemaking Crush
Gearing up for the crush. Reviewing production, equipment, sanitizing.
Personalizing Your Wine Package
Summer is approaching, and if you haven’t already, it’s probably time to start thinking about what to do with all that wine you made last harvest season (well, besides drink it). The
Blending for Better Wines
The ancient Greeks used to mix their wine with herbs, spices, and pine-tree resin. In medieval England it was considered an honor to be given both the wine and the water pitchers
The Elusive Quality of Wine Terrior
You’ve probably heard it bandied around in boardrooms, seen it in the pages of pretentious periodicals, and even read about it on your favorite winemaking Web site. No, it’s not just another
Preventing Three Big Wine Stinks
Preventing Three Big Stinks You emerge from the cellar beaming, proudly cradling one of your prized bottles in the crook of your arm. You bring it to the table, pop the cork,
