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Frequently Asked
Questions		 PLEASE NOTE:
These " Frequently Asked Questions" refer, for the most part, to the 28 day wine kit recipes. Fruit wines, long-term wines or wines made from fresh grape juice may require slightly different responses.
FAQs relating to home beer making are being compiled and will be added shortly.

FAQ #1: What equipment do I need?
FAQ #2: Is cleaning and sterilizing the equipment really so important?
FAQ #3: My plastic equipment (fermenter/carboy) has scratches. Should I still use them?
FAQ #4: Do I have to use bottled water in the preparation of my wine kit?
FAQ #5: Bentonite - What the heck is that stuff?
FAQ #6: Yeast - Should I follow the instructions on the packet itself or the instructions in the wine kit recipe?
FAQ #7: Hey, I started my wine 2 days ago it didn't start fermenting yet. How come?
FAQ #8: When I racked my wine on day 7 my carboy was not full. Is that o.k.?
FAQ #9: Can I perform my "Day 20" steps earlier if my density has reached .990 prior to Day 20?
FAQ #10: Can I skip adding the day 20 "Chemicals" altogether?
FAQ #11: De-gasing, do I really need to do all this stirring?
FAQ #12: Can I leave the wine in the primary fermenter for the de-gasing period?
FAQ #13: Can I make wine and beer in the same equipment?
FAQ #14: Do I need to filter my wine?
FAQ #15: Corks - How do I prepare them for bottling?
FAQ #16: Do I have to rinse the sulfite out of my wine bottles before filling?
FAQ #17: Do you have any other bottling tips?
FAQ #18: How long do I have to wait before I can drink my wine?
FAQ #19: Where should I store my wine?
FAQ #20: How can I tell what % of alcohol my wine is?
FAQ #21: Can I enhance the taste and aroma of my home winemaking concentrate?
FAQ #22: What are those crystals in my bottom of my bottles?

Please drink responsibly.

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