Best Kit Red
- Horden Hillbilly
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Re: Best Kit Red
I usually go for one of these, not particularly cheap, but worth every penny imo.
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Re: Best Kit Red
Horden Hillbilly wrote:I usually go for one of these, not particularly cheap, but worth every penny imo.
And free postage included Not a bad deal.
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Re: Best Kit Red
Thanks for the reply
I have bought a few of these http://www.lovebrewing.co.uk/wine/wine- ... -superior/ but looks like they are no longer doing the Barolo but the Merlot is spot on
I have bought a few of these http://www.lovebrewing.co.uk/wine/wine- ... -superior/ but looks like they are no longer doing the Barolo but the Merlot is spot on
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Re: Best Kit Red
Don't waste money on kits. 3ltrs Don Simon Spanish 100% red grape juice, 700g sugar, bit of nutrient and a pack of yeast. Considerably less than a fiver for the lot and you're laughing.
Re: Best Kit Red
What kind off red does this turn out and where do you usually buy the grape juice from for a decent deal?Capped wrote:Don't waste money on kits. 3ltrs Don Simon Spanish 100% red grape juice, 700g sugar, bit of nutrient and a pack of yeast. Considerably less than a fiver for the lot and you're laughing.
Also what about sulphites (?) That are usually added for long term storage/aging?
Apologies if these seem silly questions but just thinking about trying my first wine
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Re: Best Kit Red
I got the last lot from Asda, they'd got an offer of 3 for 3 quid. I'm no wine buff by any means but it makes a really decent drop, though I'm not qualified to liken it to any style. I added too much sugar (900g) to the first batch and had it fermented to dryness (unlikely) it would've ended up over 15% alc, so I diluted it accordingly. 700g is about right. I like to keep things simple so it gets the same post-ferment treatment as any other wine I make - a dose of sulphite and sorbate straight into the fermenter, leave for 3 or 4 days then rack and fine. Job done. Those of a more discerning palate will frown at my approach but to be honest, after 2 or 3 glasses you wouldn't be able to tell it from a posh varietal costing 20 quid or so .