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Originally posted by jakeslouw View PostIf you've ever had a headache from wine, you know what the effect is of using chemicals to stop the fermentation.......The Problem With The World Is That Everyone Is A Few Drinks Behind.!
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I recently had a white that Rory from Aegir made with some assistance from Cape point vineyards, it was damn good wine. Like our craft beer kicks ass, this wine was on another level. Also, as a Capetonian, I do enjoy a decent red and white, but beer tops them all. I find wine blunt and two dimensional, whereas beer is multi faceted, interesting and damn good
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Originally posted by jakeslouw View PostIf you've ever had a headache from wine, you know what the effect is of using chemicals to stop the fermentation.......
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My last sulphite free wine was dumped in my most recent wash stripping run, thought that it could be the source of headaches for the missus - wine was atrocious/undrinkable. It may be necessary to add these chemicals to a wine or similar ferment, but I dont have knowledge or experience in this area and will rather learn from those that has. :-)
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Originally posted by jakeslouw View PostHey it's my right to be able to over-simplify
Wine drinkers = whining drinkers
Originally posted by groenspookasem View PostMy last sulphite free wine was dumped in my most recent wash stripping run, thought that it could be the source of headaches for the missus - wine was atrocious/undrinkable. It may be necessary to add these chemicals to a wine or similar ferment, but I dont have knowledge or experience in this area and will rather learn from those that has. :-)
Obviously, if you're in an area with a lot of fruit, Cider is still an option, but for us in the 'teng where fruit costs an arm and a leg already, it's just not worth it.
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Originally posted by Toxxyc View PostLOL. Could very well be true, that
I think we have a problem with wine (and ciders) as we don't get raw ingredients like with beer. We don't get genuinely raw grape juice, complete with skins and everything, to make wine with. Also, the grapes we get in the stores are table grapes, not wine grapes, so they're really not suitable for making wine with. As a result, we use juice, which is void of a ton of the stuff that makes wine good, like the skins and seeds and all other things that give flavour. We end up making wine (or cider) with store-bought juices that are clarified, modified and processed to look great as a juice, not as a base for making wine, and that's where I think we get our issues. For that reason I'd rather make a wine or cider with a kit, before I ever attempt to make it from store-bought juices again.
Obviously, if you're in an area with a lot of fruit, Cider is still an option, but for us in the 'teng where fruit costs an arm and a leg already, it's just not worth it.
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Originally posted by groenspookasem View PostI have a friend in the Swartland area that makes his own wine and supplies grapes in bulk to other concerns, might just visit him for a few kgs. I'm keen to make a grappa for myself and some brandy for the in laws, although I can't stand the stuff.
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there are still a few places that sell frozen must for winemaking, they are just a bit rare.
Originally posted by Toxxyc View PostIf he makes his own wine, rather ask him for pressed juice, and ask if you can get the pulp that stays behind as well. I think in earlier years, grape juice was frozen in blocks and sold as is actually, for the purpose of making wine at home.Do you want to be good or be praised - Epicurus
Do what you do to the best of your ability, and blessings will follow you
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Who's brewing what? I'm doing an ode to South Africa today. Zero SAB hops, Zero SA malts. It's called 'Shithole country'. Inspired by loadshedding, corruption, ineptitude, crime, upcoming vat hike, NHI and all the things we love about living here. Mash steps renamed to corruption and theft.
APA with summit, el dorado, enigma, galaxy, citra
Bugu 0.67
Abv 5%
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Currently waiting for malt order and hops order to be delivered then the plan is 3 20 liter batches of lager. Pale International Lager, Amber Lager and something else. Any suggestions for a lager that will be drinkable for lovers of Castle light? Piss lager is not an option...Do you want to be good or be praised - Epicurus
Do what you do to the best of your ability, and blessings will follow you
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