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The Realities of Aging Wine: Is Older Always Better?(Post)
Comparisons to fine wine abound when it comes to aging gracefully, but is the analogy justified? Do all wines age well? Does aging potential come from the wine, the storage or both? In this article, ...
What Are the Advantages of Synthetic Corks?(Post)The use of synthetic corks for wine bottles has been steadily increasing over the years. It can be argued that aesthetics and nostalgia are mostly why they have not largely replaced natural ...
NASA's Stellar Intervention: Saving the Cabernet Sauvignon Harvest(Post)In a celestial twist of fate, NASA has swooped in to save the day for home winemakers, particularly those with a penchant for Cabernet Sauvignon. The space agency, known for its interstellar explorat ...
Stuck Fermentation or Infected Wine? Fortification Turns a Setback Into Art(Post)You open your fermenter and something feels wrong. The airlock has gone quiet too soon. Your gravity has stalled at 1.028 and refuses to move. Or worse, a thin pellicle has formed across the surface.
The Trick to Making Good Sangiovese(Post)Sangiovese is named for the top god in Roman mythology. It means blood of Jupiter. If you’ve made Sangiovese and not been happy with the outcome, you may be wondering why? You’ve successfully made ot ...
Home Brewing and Winemaking: Do What You Love and Save Big(Post)When budgets get tight, it is normal to wonder if you are being self-indulgent. You worry if your hobbies need to take a back seat to dropping money on stuff for your kids or whatever expenses might ...
Viognier Grapes and the Unique Wines They Create(Post)Viognier, pronounced Vee-oh-nyay, is a lesser-known white grape that deserves more of your attention. If you have never made it, you might want to do something about that. Viognier is a full-bodied w ...
The Genetic Link Between Hops and Cannabis and Their Use in Beer Making(Post)Hops (Humulus lupulus) and cannabis (Cannabis sativa) may seem like very different plants, but they share a surprising genetic connection. Both belong to the same botanical family, Cannabaceae, and t ...
Should Sugar Levels Determine My Winemaking Process?(Post)Every harvest is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you're gonna get. Even grapes from the same vineyard can surprise you year after year. Weather cycles, temperatures, and a myriad of othe ...
Do Wax Seals Help Preserve Wine in the Bottle?(Post)You've been nurturing your wine like a newborn baby, checking in on it, turning it, talking to it, maybe even singing it a lullaby or two. You've been patient, you've been diligent, and finally, your ...
Red Wine Headaches: Not Sulfites but Quercetin?(Post)Last year, The Guardian, New York Times, and New York Post were all yammering about a study that might finally explain why that bottle of red you love so much sometimes leaves you clutching your temp ...
Winds, Currents, and Climate: The Maritime Formula Behind Great Wine(Post)Nearly all of the world’s great wine regions seem to share a surprising geographical trait: they sit near west-facing coastlines. From California’s Napa Valley and Chile’s Casablanc ...
What Medium to Full Bodied Wine Kits With Skins Do Better(Post)At a certain point in your winemaking journey, the question stops being whether you can make good wine and starts being what kind of wine you want to make. Not better in a technical sense, but differ ...
The Mighty Mexican Cerveza(Post)Ceveza is more than just beer in Spanish. The Mexican Cerveza is not just any light beer made in Mexico, it is a unique variety that has developed over hundreds of years. This beer is bre ...
Do All Beer Grains Have the Same Amount of Fermentable Sugar?(Post)Sugars in grains make your favorite brews possible, but they're also a source of great variability and potential confusion. So, let's dive into the sweet world of sugars in grains and understand how ...
The American Pale Wheat Ale: Already a Classic(Post)The American Pale Wheat Ale is relatively new, yet this unique style of beer that has become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years. Let’s explore the flavor profile, brewing techn ...
How to Select Your Wine Kit(Post)When you are choosing a wine kit, it is easy to focus on what appears to signal quality. Higher ABV, fuller body, more structure. These details seem important, but they are often misunderstood. The m ...
What Can Natural Flavorings Do for your Fruit Wines? A Lot! (Post)If you have compared your fruit wines to commercial bottles and felt like yours didn’t measure up, there’s a reason. It is probably because they use flavorings, and you don’t. The use of natural ...
What Can Beer Flavorings Do for Your Beer? A Lot!(Post)All natural beer flavorings can be used as a substitute for actual spices by adding them to your brew during the fermentation process. The flavorings can give your beer a variety of different fl ...
Want to Try Craft Beer? Try Making a Red Ale First.(Post)If you are looking to venture into craft beers, try making a red ale. Red ale is a great transition to craft beers because it has a full-bodied flavor, but it is not too strong and doesn’t have an ov ...
How to Make Beer and Wine at Home: A Simple Guide for Newbies(Post)If you’ve found this article, you’re already ahead of many beginners. The world of home brewing and winemaking can be overwhelming, especially with the sheer volume of advice available on ...
Thomas Jefferson: The Founding Father of American Wine(Post)As we prepare to gather around the grill and crack open celebratory brews this July 4th, let’s raise a glass to an often-overlooked facet of American history: Thomas Jefferson’s pioneerin ...
Unraveling the Tannin Tapestry: A Colorful Guide to Grape Seeds, Stems, and Skins for Home Winemaking(Post)Tannins can be scary. When overpowering, they can leave you feeling like Wiley Coyote after a dose of Acme alum. But when they are right, tannins can be intrinsic to red wine. They add a lot of flavo ...
The Benefits of Natural Flavoring Extracts in Beer and Winemaking(Post)Have you ever considered the transformative power of all-natural flavoring extracts? Let's take a leaf from the book of commercial breweries and wineries. They've been using a secret ingredient to cr ...
The Great Cork Debate: A Guide to Wine Stoppers(Post)Ah, the humble wine cork. It's the gatekeeper of your precious wine, the final obstacle between you and a delightful evening. But did you know there's more to these little stoppers than meets the eye ...
The Blue Bullet Airlock : An Overdue and Necessary Innovation(Post)It is said that the most important innovations happen with things no one thinks to change. Like all home beer and winemakers, you have been using the same style airlocks for years. It's probably neve ...
Grow Your Inner Brewmaster: Embrace the Kombucha Craze(Post)As a home-brew aficionado, you've conquered the realm of crafting tantalizing beers and exquisite wines. But have you ever contemplated venturing into the effervescent world of kombucha? This ferment ...
New to Wine and Beer Making? Try Kits.(Post)If you’re interested in making beer and wine, but you’re worried about how to start, you’re not alone. From the outside, it can seem very daunting. You might follow social media pages or forums and f ...
The Crucial Role of Sulfites in Winemaking from Fresh Grapes(Post)You might have been making wine from grapes and fresh juices for years. You might even be a multigenerational winemaker. Maybe you have sworn off sulfiting your must before pitching your yeast under ...
The Glass Fortress: Fermenting Your Beer in Carboys(Post)If you are still using plastic fermenters and carboys for making beer, let’s talk about the sanctity of glass and why you might want to upgrade. In the realm of homebrewing, the quest for the perfect ...
Finer Wine Kits Take Kit Winemaking to Another Level(Post)Making wine at home has become increasingly popular and many have turned to wine kits to help in this endeavor; however, not all wine kits are created equal. Three years ago, Label Peelers became the ...
The Science and Art of Crafting Lower Alcohol Wines(Post)As a winemaker, you are the alchemist of the vineyard, transforming humble grapes into liquid gold. Your magic wand? The alcohol content. Your canvas? The intricate balance of flavors and aromas that ...
How Do You Know When Your Wine Has the Right Amount of Oak?(Post)As a home winemaker, you're always striving for the perfect balance of flavors. One of the most crucial elements in this quest is the oak flavor. But how do you know when your wine has absorbed just ...
How Are Hop Pellets Made?(Post)From Field to Froth: Unraveling the Journey of Hops to Hop PelletsLet’s talk about hop pellets, those little nuggets that give your beer its signature bitterness and aroma and start with a histo ...
The Lifespan of Yeast Nutrient: A Crucial Factor in Fermentation(Post)While organizing your workshop, you find a bag of yeast nutrient you didn’t know you had. You might think that now you can wait to buy more because you have enough for the new batch you are planning.
Clarifying Your Wine with Keiselsol and Chitosan: A Clear Path to Success(Post)One of the most important aspects of winemaking is achieving a clear, sediment-free wine that not only looks great but also tastes amazing. That's where Keiselsol and Chitosan come in! These two fini ...
Hops: A Brief Overview and History(Post)Hops have been used in beer-making since the Middle Ages. The first evidence of hop cultivation dates back to the 8th century, when Charlemagne ordered that hops be planted in Bavaria. The first reco ...
Brewing with Flaked Maize: It's Not as Corny as You Think(Post)Let’s embark on a journey into the magical world of Flaked Maize. You might be wondering, "What the heck is Flaked Maize, and why should I care?" Well, strap in, because we're about to take a deep di ...
Avoiding Sulfites in Wine? You Likely Ate Two Bottles Worth by Lunch(Post)Most people consume more sulfites before dinner than they will ever get from drinking wine. If you are avoiding sulfites in wine, it is worth taking a closer look at where sulfites actually appear in ...
Does Ambient Temperature Change How Wine Ages? (Post)You've just bottled your wine. You're excited about the prospect of savoring it in the future, but you're also aware that how you store it will significantly impact its taste. The key player in this ...
The Yeast Chronicles: A Deep Dive into Top and Bottom Fermenting Yeasts in Home Brewing(Post)Hello, fellow brew enthusiasts! Today, we're diving deep into the frothy world of beer making, specifically focusing on the unsung heroes of the process - yeasts. Yes, you heard it right! These micro ...
5 Brewing Techniques Best Learned by Using Beer Kits(Post)If you have been brewing for a while, you already understand the basics. You know how to boil, ferment, and package a solid beer. But what separates a good brewer from a truly versatile one is not re ...
The Art of Infusion: Natural Flavorings and Their Transformative Powers in Brews and Vintages(Post)Natural flavorings are the equivalent of the spice rack of the brewing and winemaking world. They are derived from plant sources, like fruits, herbs, spices, and even certain types of wood. They are ...
The Zinfandel Grape: Unraveling the Secrets of an Enigmatic Ancient Treasure(Post)Have you ever wondered what specifically makes the Zinfandel grape so unique and enchanting? As you embark on your winemaking journey, let us delve into the captivating world of Zinfandel, exploring ...
Struggling with Malty and High Gravity Beers? It Might Be Your Water.(Post)You take great care to assemble the right ingredients for your beers, but have you ever considered your water profile? Today, we're diving into the world of ACCUmash SRM >26, Malty, 1.075-1.0 ...
Controlling Fermentation Temperatures in Beer Brewing and Winemaking(Post)One of the most important considerations for homebrewers and winemakers is limiting fermentation temperatures. Both brewing and winemaking rely heavily on maintaining a consistent temperature through ...
Yeast Spotlight: Red Star Premier Classique Wine Yeast(Post)The Red Star Premier Classique Wine Yeast, formerly known as Montrachet, is a proud creation of the esteemed Lesaffre Yeast Corporation. This yeast strain traces its roots back to the heart of France ...
The Magic of Brown Sugar and How You Can Make It(Post)Today, we're diving into the sweet, sticky world of brown sugar and how it can transform your homemade beer and wine into something truly special. If you’ve ever wondered why your brew doesn’t have t ...
The Art of the Boil: How Timing Can Make or Break Your Brew(Post)So, you've done your homework. You have the right grains, hops, and yeast all lined up, ready to create your next award-winning homebrew. But wait! Before you dive into the boiling pot, let's talk ab ...
Sulfites: Fact Vs. Fiction Part 2(Post)Part two of our article on Sulfites will discuss the history of its use in winemaking, its benefits and the pitfalls of omitting them. Part one was premised by a notion of purism in winemaking as a r ...
Wonderful Wine Geekery: Using Math to Fortify your Wine(Post)Ever wanted to fortify your wine but got intimidated by how to do it? If so, today is your lucky day. We are going to geek out with some math! Sounds thrilling right? Well, not to be sarcastic but, i ...
How to Rescue a Wine That Tastes Flat(Post)Every winemaker eventually faces this moment. You take a sample from the carboy, raise the glass, take a careful sip, and something is missing. The wine is not spoiled. It is not obviously flawed. It ...
The Art of Blackberry Wine: A Symphony of Science and Senses(Post)Hello, you budding Bacchus! Let's talk about crafting the perfect blackberry wine. It's a bit like conducting a symphony, where every note (or in this case, every berry) matters.Before we get into th ...
Mastering Must Preparation for Apples, Stone Fruits, and Berries(Post)A Practical Guide for Late Summer and Early Fall Harvests As the late-summer harvest arrives, many home winemakers look beyond grapes to apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, and berries. While th ...
Store Info(Page)About Us Label Peelers started as a humble Ohio brick-and-mortar beer and winemaking supply store run by a sixth-generation winemaker. He believed that with enough passion (and maybe a lit ...