A Beginner's Guide to Choosing Wine Making Supplies

 
 
 
 
 
By Matthew Campbell


If you are a wine lover but find that purchasing bottles on a regular basis is too pricey, you may want to try making your own. In the past, homemade vintages often were of very low quality but this has changed. Buying the right wine making supplies may seem intimidating but it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips that you can use to take the guesswork out of purchasing the equipment and kits you need to make some amazing wine in your own home.

One thing to consider is the juice that you are using. If you want to make traditional types your choices will be fairly straightforward but if you want to branch out into different varieties you may need to add extra flavorings and additives. You also need to make sure that you have a supply of the various chemicals that you will add to the batch as it is fermenting. While many of these come with pre-assembled kits you can also find these ingredients sold separately.

A few basic pieces of equipment are needed. A primary fermentation container is where the yeast is added to the juice. It is large enough to hold a large quantity of liquid. Once the fermentation process is complete, it is siphoned off into another container such as a large glass bottle (known as a carboy). As the wine ferments you will also need a hydrometer in order to test the specific gravity.

If you are making your batch from scratch instead of a kit you will need to purchase a few different chemicals. These usually include clarifiers and chemicals that will stop the fermentation process. You may want to search around to find what the best options are for the kind of wine that you are fermenting. For beginners, a kit that includes juice, chemicals and instructions will be a good idea as it will take you through the fermenting process step by step.

When you start looking at the different kits you will see that they come in many different wine varieties. A guide is sometimes available from the manufacturer that lists what the different flavors and tasting notes are in each type of wine. Picking ones that sound appealing to you may make your selection process easier.

Once your batch has fermented for the required amount of time you will need to bottle it. You can usually find glass bottles and corks for a small amount of money. The kit will give you instructions on how to sterilize the bottle and once you have it is simply a matter of filling the bottles and sealing them with corks.

Although it doesn't take a lot of equipment to ferment your batch you will need a space where it can rest undisturbed. If you do not have the room at your home you may want to look at making your batch at a self-brewing store.

Its always a good idea to start your shopping process by speaking with staff at a brewing store or by looking at a website. You should be able to find supplies there as well as get some guidance as to which products will meet your needs the best.




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