I just started a batch of cranberry wine. I used the regular recipe, butsubstituted about 1/2 cup of real cranberries(for 1/2 cup juice) which were donein a food processor. I know I will need to strain it out of the finishedproduct, but thought it might add more cranberry taste. Has anyone tried thiswith any fruit?ORGINAL POSTER: tcguya9

Hello to all! I purchased a couple sets of the E-Z caps a few months back. Ihave made (29) 2 Liter batches and (9) 3 liter batches. Some have been Greatand some rancid. I have been using air locks on the 3 liter bottles.Today at my local brewing store, I purchased 2 96 oz. containers of Vintner'sHarvest Fruit Wine Base. One is Plum and the other Raspberry. I was curious ifanyone has used this base before and if it would be a good candidate for the E-Zcap method?I know that I will have to cut the portions way back, but the recipe on the cancalls for several ingredients that I am not sure will be required. Like, AcidBlend, Yeast Nutrient, Pectic Enzyme, Campden tablets, Bisulfite and PotassiumSorbate.I am assuming that these products are related to the traditional (Too Long)method of wine making.Thanks in advance and I hope that everyone had a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.ORGINAL POSTER: honest

At 05:31 PM 1/3/2010, you wrote: I haven't noticed any information regarding storing the finished product. Does it need to be used immediately after it is finished or can it be stored for extended periods of time? Would glass bottles be better for long-term storage? I am very excited about E-Z caps. Thank you Tcguya9Question #11: After brewing wine should itbe refrigerated or will fermentation start again and can it be bottledfor extended shelf life?Answer: Fermentation is complete when one of the followingoccurs: 1) All the sugar is consumed and the yeast dies ofstarvation. 2) The alcohol content reaches 16-18% which willkill the yeast. 3) The beverage becomes toxic to the yeastdue to natural or artificial reasons (such as the addition of chemicalsspecifically designed to kill the yeast such as a Campden tablet).4) The temperature of the beverage rises above approximately 104degrees for a period long enough to kill the yeast. Fermentation iscomplete when no more bubbles are rising to the surface when the beverageis at room temperature. If you place a beverage into therefrigerator that isn't completely fermented, it will continue to fermentin the refrigerator at a VERY VERY slow pace (i.e what you use to countin days now takes months). If you take such a beverage out of therefrigerator, it may begin active fermentation again. It isimportant to ensure fermentation is complete or almost completed beforebottling your beverage at room temperature. Failure to followthis rule can result in burst bottles and possibly even personalinjury. I don't use additives in my beverages but that is apersonal choice . I let the yeast die naturally by letting theyeast dine until it dies of it's own alcohol poisoning or bystarvation. Bottling your beverages is fun and it allows differentflavors to develop over time.Question #11a: How long does bottled EZCaps last before going bad?Answer: This depends on many factors includingtemperature, alcoholic and sugar content of the beverage, and storageconditions. In worst conditions the beverage will last about ayear, in average conditions several years, and in best conditions,several decades.ORGINAL POSTER: steve

Good question.I gave a bottle (2 liter) to a friend or the holidays.She kept it refridgerated until they drank quite a bit of it.She didn't put it back in the fridge but later tried it.She said it had gone bad so I guess it needs to be kept refridgerated but would like to hear others experiences and successes or failures.Happy NewYears everyone!--- On Mon, 1/4/10, tcguya9 wrote: From: tcguya9 Subject: [E-Z-Caps] product storage To: E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 2:31 AM I haven't noticed any information regarding storing the finished product. Does it need to be used immediately after it is finished or can it be stored for extended periods of time? Would glass bottles be better for long-term storage? I am very excited about E-Z caps. Thank you Tcguya9ORGINAL POSTER: brinx

I haven't noticed any information regarding storing the finished product. Doesit need to be used immediately after it is finished or can it be stored forextended periods of time? Would glass bottles be better for long-term storage?I am very excited about E-Z caps.Thank youTcguya9ORGINAL POSTER: tcguya9

My house is pretty cold, so I put 3 bottles in a 5 gallon drink container with aheating pad in the bottom. On low, the blanket keeps the bottles right at 74degrees...I throw a towel over the whole thing. I am on my second batch andthis works for me!ORGINAL POSTER: susanwalton1960

I keep mine on the bar so everyone can see them during the fermentation process. I've made several batches and everything turns out great.On Dec 28, 2009, at 11:00 AM, borrego76@aol.com wrote: i keep mine in our laundry room on top of the water heater... theres a window in there with direct light during the day. Ive made about 8 liters so far with no problems myself. In a message dated 12/19/2009 4:16:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, drink_drank_punk2002@yahoo.com writes: I set mine on top of my heating vents coming thru the floor, had helped speed up the fermenting process i think. --- In E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com, ""Kevin Barnes"" wrote: > > i know they have to be at room temprature, does light effect the > process in anyway? at the moment the bottles are in a cupboard where no > light can get to it, out of the way. >ORGINAL POSTER: don

Afterfermentation it is essential to keep it out of direct sunlight.At 07:00 AM 12/28/2009, you wrote: i keep mine in our laundry room on top of the water heater... theres a window in there with direct light during the day. Ive made about 8 liters so far with no problems myself. In a message dated 12/19/2009 4:16:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, drink_drank_punk2002@yahoo.com writes: I set mine on top of my heating vents coming thru the floor, had helped speed up the fermenting process i think. --- In E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin Barnes" wrote: > > i know they have to be at room temprature, does light effect the > process in anyway? at the moment the bottles are in a cupboard where no > light can get to it, out of the way. >ORGINAL POSTER: steve

i keep mine in our laundry room on top of the water heater... theres a window in there with direct light during the day. Ive made about 8 liters so far with no problems myself. In a message dated 12/19/2009 4:16:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, drink_drank_punk2002@yahoo.com writes: I set mine on top of my heating vents coming thru the floor, had helped speed up the fermenting process i think. --- In E-Z-Caps@yahoogroups.com, ""Kevin Barnes"" wrote: > > i know they have to be at room temprature, does light effect the > process in anyway? at the moment the bottles are in a cupboard where no > light can get to it, out of the way. >ORGINAL POSTER: borrego76

I use 1/8th every time, and have been more than happy with the results. Also, kep in mine its not a full 2 liters if that helps, you're only suppose to fill it 90% of the way. In a message dated 12/2/2009 6:33:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, manu_opal@yahoo.com writes: Hi everybody! I am new to wine making and I was wondering if 1/8 teaspoon of yeast for a 2 liter bottle is not too little?!?ORGINAL POSTER: borrego76