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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 througho
Fermentation Temperature Is Not Room Temperature(Post)When you choose a yeast strain, you are not just choosing a flavor profile. You are choosing a temperature range you need to maintain. That matters because your brewing conditions change throughout th
Can You Fix a Wine That Fermented Too Hot?(Post)Every winemaker eventually has a fermentation that gets away from them. Maybe the room warmed up during the day. Maybe the yeast took off faster than expected. Maybe the fermenter was larger than usua
How Much Do Wine Fermentation Temperatures Matter? A Lot! (Post)Hold onto your corkscrews, folks! The secret to a stellar vino might just be hiding in your thermostat. That's right, the temperature you choose to ferment your wine at can be a game-changer. So, let'
Making a White or Fruit Wine? Your Fermentation Options Matter More Than You Think(Post)When you make a white wine, fruit wine, blush, or rosé, you are usually chasing something delicate. You want the wine to smell fresh before the first sip. You want the fruit to come through clearly. Y
The Science Behind How Mash Temperatures Craft Your Beer's Flavor Spectrum(Post)How well do you control your mash temperatures? The key is a careful balance between your chosen malt and the precise temperature at which you mash it. Grab your brew paddle. Let's embark upon the sea
Can Old Brewing Equipment Ruin a Batch?(Post)Do Not Discover This on Fermentation Day You would be surprised how many panicked emails we receive from beer and winemakers who discover an equipment problem after the batch is already underway. Thei
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 oth
Your Wine Cellar Does Not Need to Be Perfect—but It Does Need to Be Dark(Post)Why Light May Be a Bigger Storage Threat Than Small Temperature Fluctuations Home winemakers spend a lot of time worrying about temperature. Is the basement too warm? Did the room climb a few degrees
Can I Use Sulfites to Sanitize Beer Equipment?(Post)In previous discussions, we've delved into the potential downsides of using sulfites during the beer-making process. However, upon further examination, we've discovered that using sulfites as a saniti