Does anyone brew their own beer/wine?

Beaumanoir · 08-22-2008, 08:09 PM

Well, I just started today, and all was going well until, now, in my paranoid ways, I'm getting worried.

I added the yeast into my grape mixture and... nada. I don't seem to be getting any CO2 bubbles to indicate fermentation. I was told this would happen quite quickly... but 15 minutes later, and not a single bubble. I've used a seal AND petroleum jelly to ensure a airtight lock, but nothing. How long does this usually take to kick off? And if so, what'm I doing wrong?

Beaumanoir · 08-22-2008, 08:16 PM

IT'S ALIVE!!!

I mean... IT'S FERMENTING!!!!

(Excuse me... It was just paranoia, the CO2 pressure just had to build before it'd bubble.)

But anyway, out of curiousity, does anyone do this?

Firestormalpha · 08-22-2008, 08:21 PM

Not myself, but my brother had started to brew some of his own mead before moving. I'll have to ask him if it survived the move.

Lavindathar · 08-22-2008, 09:55 PM

And it began....

Beaumanoir · 08-22-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lavindathar

And it began....

Too right. Give me two weeks and this baby might be drinkable. I'd give it a month until it'd be... 'good'.

Ilander · 08-23-2008, 01:06 AM

I intend to try it at some point, but, I've never done it, or tried the product...

johnny · 08-23-2008, 04:56 AM

nah...i only drink it.

and btw...this topic makes me thirsty.

Stratos · 08-23-2008, 07:45 AM

My dad brewed his own wine once. Tasted like sh*t.

toot033 · 08-23-2008, 09:07 AM

I used to home brew a lot ( as well as I brew beer professionally)
Your fermentation is dependent on few basic things, sugar temp and time. Seeing that you just pitched ( added the yeast) and there is more than enough sugar ( not converted to alcohol yet) it should take ~ 2 days before you see bubbles . Don't be surprised if something is floating ( beer and beer yeast is my strong suit, not wine) because different yeast strains act differently ( lager yeast sink, ale yeast float). It will take ~2 day because the yeast is starting to grow to a concentration ( exponential growth) and after that point you should see something. Did you aerate your must? Air at the initial fill will also help the yeast grow at a more vigorous rate during their initial growth phase ( but air at the end is bad! Ever taste a papery off note in beer, that is because air has been accidentally introduced somewhere after fermentation prior to packaging) so be careful after fermentation not to introduce air. Also at that point you should be concerned about any microbial contamination. Your local home brew store should have some sterilization supplies or just use some bleach( 1 -2 oz per 5 gallons) in water and rinse everything VERY well. A good portion of off flavors after fermentation are microbial in nature ( wild yeast lactic acid bacteria etc.) If you have to start a siphon rinse your mouth out with some 150 rum or Listerine.
Also let it age a little. Why do you think people go gaga over a 50+ year bottle of wine. Letting it age in will cut some of the harsh flavors a bit.
But just relax and enjoy.. What a better way to learn from your mistakes!

toot033 · 08-23-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny

nah...i only drink it.

and btw...this topic makes me thirsty.

What doesn't make you Thirsty?

08-22-2008, 08:09 PM	#1
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 35 Posts: 4,896	Does anyone brew their own beer/wine? Well, I just started today, and all was going well until, now, in my paranoid ways, I'm getting worried. I added the yeast into my grape mixture and... nada. I don't seem to be getting any CO2 bubbles to indicate fermentation. I was told this would happen quite quickly... but 15 minutes later, and not a single bubble. I've used a seal AND petroleum jelly to ensure a airtight lock, but nothing. How long does this usually take to kick off? And if so, what'm I doing wrong? __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

08-22-2008, 08:16 PM	#2
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 35 Posts: 4,896	Re: Does anyone brew their own beer/wine? IT'S ALIVE!!! I mean... IT'S FERMENTING!!!! (Excuse me... It was just paranoia, the CO2 pressure just had to build before it'd bubble.) But anyway, out of curiousity, does anyone do this? __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

08-22-2008, 08:21 PM	#3
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Re: Does anyone brew their own beer/wine? Not myself, but my brother had started to brew some of his own mead before moving. I'll have to ask him if it survived the move. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

08-22-2008, 09:55 PM	#4
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	Re: Does anyone brew their own beer/wine? And it began.... __________________ =@

08-23-2008, 01:06 AM	#6
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	Re: Does anyone brew their own beer/wine? I intend to try it at some point, but, I've never done it, or tried the product... __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

08-23-2008, 04:56 AM	#7
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	Re: Does anyone brew their own beer/wine? nah...i only drink it. and btw...this topic makes me thirsty. __________________

08-23-2008, 07:45 AM	#8
Stratos Vampire Join Date: January 29, 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 43 Posts: 3,888	Re: Does anyone brew their own beer/wine? My dad brewed his own wine once. Tasted like sht. __________________ Nothing is impossible, it's just a matter of probability.*

08-23-2008, 09:07 AM	#9
toot033 Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: March 13, 2006 Location: The Redneck Riviera Age: 56 Posts: 892	Re: Does anyone brew their own beer/wine? I used to home brew a lot ( as well as I brew beer professionally) Your fermentation is dependent on few basic things, sugar temp and time. Seeing that you just pitched ( added the yeast) and there is more than enough sugar ( not converted to alcohol yet) it should take ~ 2 days before you see bubbles . Don't be surprised if something is floating ( beer and beer yeast is my strong suit, not wine) because different yeast strains act differently ( lager yeast sink, ale yeast float). It will take ~2 day because the yeast is starting to grow to a concentration ( exponential growth) and after that point you should see something. Did you aerate your must? Air at the initial fill will also help the yeast grow at a more vigorous rate during their initial growth phase ( but air at the end is bad! Ever taste a papery off note in beer, that is because air has been accidentally introduced somewhere after fermentation prior to packaging) so be careful after fermentation not to introduce air. Also at that point you should be concerned about any microbial contamination. Your local home brew store should have some sterilization supplies or just use some bleach( 1 -2 oz per 5 gallons) in water and rinse everything VERY well. A good portion of off flavors after fermentation are microbial in nature ( wild yeast lactic acid bacteria etc.) If you have to start a siphon rinse your mouth out with some 150 rum or Listerine. Also let it age a little. Why do you think people go gaga over a 50+ year bottle of wine. Letting it age in will cut some of the harsh flavors a bit. But just relax and enjoy.. What a better way to learn from your mistakes! __________________ 'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Ronald Reagan

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