First Timer Apple wine


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I've always wanted to make apple wine, and decided this is the year. I have one heaping wheelbarrel full, so far. I hope to make 3 or 4 5gal batches. I didn't spray the trees, never have, so bugs got to most of them. I plan to cut off any bad spots, seed, stems, worms, etc.

HELP! Pushed the rubber stopper into the carboy, now what
Okay, this is the first batch ever, and we're very stupid, but learning quickly. (Please forgive us if this has been answered...

All I have now is, new 5gal buckets for primary fermentation, campden tablets, hydrometer. 5 or 6gallon plastic Ozarka-Culligan type water bottles for secondary, plugs to fit them, and airlocks. I don't have an apple press, yeast, Pectine Enzyme, Acid Blend... etc. One recipe I have says to add a campdem tablet, another doesn't. Both say to add Pectine Enzyme,and yeast which I don't have.

I plan to put the cut apples in a bucket, with cool well water, and the a crushed-disovled campden tablet. Should I cover with a ld, or a damp cloth? I planned on using a few good, clean apples for a starter, and add them a day or 2 after.

How do I tell when the fermentation of the pulp is done? Whats the best way to get the juice from the pulp? Cheese cloth? Should I use a campdem tablet to clean the secondary jugs (they have been open, and in the garage for over a year)?

For a second batch, has anyone tried like an Apple Mint, or Apple Sumac? Stu

Vaccuum Degbutting
OK, hae a coupla carboys that I didn't rack as often as I normally do, but wanted them ready(bottled) as gifts when I visit family next month. Anyone...

 


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