Metabisulfite (Campden) In Cider And Wine Brewing
Metabisulfite (known from campden tablets) is a key ingredient in wine and cider brewing. It has been used for centuries to preserve alcoholic beverages by killing wild yeast and bacteria […]
Category: Wine
Everything about the brewing, tasting and drinking of wine. Traditional as well as wild and fruit wines.
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Does Fermentation Require Oxygen? (Explained!)
Alcohol is produced by yeast only under conditions with low or no oxygen present in a process known as fermentation. Yeast ferments by consuming sugar and converting it into alcohol […]
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How much priming sugar per gallon of sparkling wine?
As a home brewer, you may be wondering how much priming sugar you need to carbonate 1 gallons (3.8 liters) of your sparkling wine. So, how much priming sugar per […]
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Can You Ferment Cranberry Juice Into Alcohol?
Have you ever wanted to turn cranberry juice into your own homemade alcohol? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Average cranberry juice can be fermented into a wine […]
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Pectic Enzyme in Cider Brewing: Uses and Alternatives!
As a brewer, you may have come across the term “pectic enzyme” and wondered what it is and what it does. Pectic enzyme (also called pectinase) is an important ingredient […]
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Best Microscopes for Home Brewing – And How to Count Yeast!
A microscope is the perfect brewing tool for many home brewers. What could be geekier than looking at the microbes that produce our beer? But what is considered the best microscopes […]
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What Is A Good Sweet White Wine? (Best ones listed!)
A lot of people are intimidated by wine, thinking it’s too snooty or complicated. But it doesn’t have to be! Choosing a good sweet white wine is not always trivial, […]
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What were some cheap wines of the 1960s?
The 1960s was an era of great change and innovation, and the wine industry was no exception. During this time, the perception and popularity of wine started to shift, with […]
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Tawny vs Ruby Port: Which Is Best? For Cocktails?
As a professional brewer and microbiologist, I’ve spent years studying and savoring various wines. My passion doesn’t just stop at understanding the microscopic intricacies of fermentation; it delves deep into […]
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Does Wine Go Bad If Left In A Hot Car? Here’s Why!
Yes, wine does go bad if left in a hot car. The main reason is that heat can cause the wine to age prematurely, which negatively affects its taste and […]