I am on a mission, to make homemade wine. I made it many years ago with a bottle and a balloon, wasn't the tastiest thing I ever had, but certainly had the effect I was looking for.
Now I'm on a mission to create something far more delicious
My husband's doctor has told him he should drink two glasses of wine a day, so we intend to develop a couple of recipes.
Have you ever made homemad wine?
Do I need to purchase a kit?
Is regular yeast good or does it need to be a special type of yeast?
What about fermentation, is it better to use a glass jar, or something where the uv rays can't get through?
Any advise would be appreciated.
Any web sites that you know of that sell wine making kits and ingredients.
What would be your favorite flavor?
2007-12-02 01:23:02 · 12 answers · asked by Cheryl 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Human, My husband and I are both great cooks, which leads me to believe we could probably develop a pretty darn tasty concotion, when it comes to brewing.
I have read several articles on brewing up your own vino and think I'd really like to give it a try.
His Mom and Dad drink wine as well, and thought we could share our makings.
2007-12-03 00:06:18 · update #1
Homemade wine is easy to make. Your best bet is to invest about $200 for kit and all supplies. You won't regret it. In the long run it will pay for itself. And the quality is very good. There are books that you can read up on.
Got to "www.beer-wine.com". Good prices and they have everything you will ever need. I use them all the time.
Right now I am getting ready to start another 5 gallons. All I have to get are the bottles. Everytime I give out wines, most people forget to return the empty bottles.
2007-12-02 10:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
making wine is really easy what I would suggest is that you read up on it from an internet search then when you get ready to make it, follow the instructions exactly as you are given. different yeast produce different results and alcohol content. A friend of mine uses champain yeast for his beer and if you drink 2, you will see things. I have been making spirits for years and all of it has turned out well. I would urge you to make sure everything is spotlessly clean and use distilled water when you need to add any. Tap water will leave a disagreeable taste to the wine. also, wine can be bruised by mishandling. Most of it is light sensative and the bottles can explode so put them in a box, where they are temperature stable, and cover the top with another box incase they explode. some people use a wash tub in the basement if you have one. I always placed them in a small cellar made for that. the process it self is basically getting grape juice, (you can squeeze the grapes which is best) add the yeast to the firmintation chamber (I use a 6 gallon water bottle made of class) allow to ferment until it stops bubbling through the water gap prime with a bit of sugar and cap, store, age, drink enjoy
2016-04-07 03:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ex & my son made wine back in the late 90's when we were still married. My son worked at two wineries in northeastern Ohio, some years ago. He was the "Cellar Master" which means he knew how to make wine from step one. You need to purchase a book & read up on how it's done. The yeast that goes into wine is not the kind that you would use for bread making. It's tan in color. You will need to buy wine bottles to put the wine in when it's ready to be bottled. You may be able to buy them at a winery. The wineries where my son worked, offered the grape juice for sale for the do it yourself wine makers. Your best bet is to visit your local winery & ask questions. Making wine is a long process so read up on how to do it & proceed only when you feel that you know exactly what to do. Make a small batch to start out with & if all turns out well, you can increase it the next time around. I personally like sweet wine. Dry wine has no sugar & not what I ever drink. Good luck & Salute. :)
2007-12-02 03:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I bought a kit in the early 70's, it took a long time to make and they had raisins in the kits.
I went to a neighbors house for Christmas, they were Croatian and made their own wine! Well, one glass of this wine and I had a stupid look on my face and it froze in that stupid grin, next glass of wine, my feet disappeared! I had to scoot back to my apartments sliding my back against the wall so I could walk....never homemade wine for me again!
2007-12-02 05:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by slk29406 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If your husband needs only two glasses a day, why don't you just buy wine from the store, ready-made!
2007-12-02 15:09:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cheryl,
My grandfather used to make home made wine in the basement. I used to help with pressing the grapes through the cheesecloth and pretended to "get drunk" on the grape juice. Beyond that, I haven't.
BUT........ I did find a website for you. BTW, if you distill wine, you get brandy.
GOOD luck
2007-12-02 02:35:15 · answer #6 · answered by Dan Bueno 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is a web site---How to make wine from common household items, very simple recipes and easy as pie, check it out.
2007-12-02 01:43:42 · answer #7 · answered by lilabner 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't make wine but I had homemade dandelion wine years ago. That will put you on your azzz.
2007-12-02 01:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by Riverrat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
homemade wine is very easy to make. Apple, Pear,berry, corn Cobb are all very good.
2007-12-02 01:34:18 · answer #9 · answered by good_fatrabbit 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How to make home maid whine- easy you whip the *****(its a joke ladies)
2007-12-02 02:13:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋