Everything about the brewing, tasting and drinking of wine. Traditional as well as wild and fruit wines.
The 90s were a transformative time for the wine industry, with certain regions and types of wine rising to popularity. Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Tuscany, and Rioja were among the sought-after regions, while Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir were the go-to choices for many wine enthusiasts. Brands like Mondavi, Kendall-Jackson, Robert Mondavi, and Beringer…
Manischewitz wine lasts for about 7 to 10 days after opening when properly stored in the refrigerator. This sweet and fruity kosher wine is a popular choice during Jewish holidays, but it can be enjoyed anytime you want a taste of something different. In this blog post, we will explore the factors that contribute to…
Brewing is an art form that requires precision and attention to detail. One crucial aspect of the brewing process is measuring the specific gravity of the wort, which is the density of the liquid compared to water. This can be measured using a floating device, but that requires a fair amount of liquid and is…
Wine is a popular alcoholic beverage that has been enjoyed for centuries around the world. It is made from grapes and other fruits, but how wine is actually produced may not be widely understood. The process of producing wine can involve fermentation, distillation or both, depending on the type of beverage you are making. So…
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 that can spoil the beverage or alter its taste. Sulfites in brewing work by reacting with oxygen molecules (works as an antioxidant) to form sulfur…
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 gallon do you need exactly? For 1 gallons or 3.8 liters of brew, you will want to add 16 grams of sugar to get a…
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 and carbon dioxide. Oxygen is not needed for fermentation. In fact, most organism (including yeast) only ferment in the absence of oxygen. However, yeast strongly…
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 or cider with about 5% alcohol. Like other fruit juices, it will ferment when you add yeast to it. If you want higher alcohol percentages…
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 in the brewing of cider and wine. Pectic enzyme is a type of enzyme that breaks down pectins. Pectins are found in the cell walls…
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 for home brewing? When it comes to choosing a microscope for your home brewing, a basic one with 10, 20, and 40X objectives, as well…