So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Finding The Correct Winemaking Supplies And Equipment

By Rena Hudson


There are certain winemaking supplies homebrewers will need to use in order to create a quality bottle of wine. There are several people that enjoy making their own wine. Homebrewing can be a complicated process but it is easy to learn. Some take classes or buy instructional books on how to make different wines. There are also a number of online classes that are available. It is a fun hobby that even has a number of clubs. There are also people that own their own homebrewing business.

Prior to starting any kind of venture to produce wine, it is essential for homebrewers to use the proper tools and equipment. The basic items consist of carboys, airlocks, siphons and a thermometer and hydrometer. The equipment that is used to make the wine will need to be thoroughly sterilized before the wine is made. This step is very important to make sure no bacteria or contaminants enter the wine.

There are brewing kits that include all the necessary equipment. There are also instructions enclosed that teach novice wine makers how to sterilize the equipment. There are different kinds of containers that are needed to brew the wine. Primary fermentation requires a large plastic bucket. Many homebrewers use a carboy which is a large sized container that has a narrow neck.

This kind of container is made to ferment the wine. There are airlocks that go on the container to prevent oxidation. The neck of the carboy is stopped by the airlock. The airlock also keeps dust from entering the container and destroying the wine. It is better to use a glass carboy since the discourage bacteria growth.

Corks are needed to store the homemade wine after it is bottled. The corks are available at any home brewing store and they are easily found online. Homebrewers will also need different siphoning tubes as well as a funnel to remove the wine from the carboy and then place it into the wine bottles. There are automatic siphons that make this process go by faster.

Labels are needed to add a personal touch to the wine bottles. Several homebrewers make their own labels. There are labels that can be printed from the Internet. It is also possible to buy predesigned labels. There are a number of creative ways to make wine labels.

Homebrewers use thermometers to measure the temperature of their wine. In order for the wine to ferment properly, it will need to be at a certain temperature. The wine will ferment at ambient temperatures which range between seventy to eighty degrees Fahrenheit. The yeast will not grow if these temperatures are not reached.

Other important winemaking supplies are hydrometers. This is a tool that no homebrewer should be without. The hydrometer is used to measure alcohol content. It is the level of alcohol that will make the brew an actual wine. Hydrometers also determine the density of the wine which will determine the quality of the wine. Making your own wine is a fun way to learn and enjoy different wines but the right equipment is necessary.




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