I just received my wine making kit, which is a gift for another person. Should I take the concentrate out of the box and refrigerate it until I'm ready to give?
999634
Do you mean, ready to make?? no... no need.. I just wouldn't leave it in an are above 75 deg. for more than a couple weeks..
999635
It should be fine in the box. I have had kits waiting for an empty bucket a couple weeks, no problem.
999636
No neeed to refridgerate. Package has been sealed , and as long as the temp doesn't get like 90 degrees, you will be fine.
999637
I had one of these kits sitting in a closet for 2 years before using it, and it came out great.
999638
No need to refrigerate concentrate. It is not refrigerated throughout the 4-6 week fermentation process.
999639
No need to refrigerate. I have several waiting to be made and store them in a cool dry place.
999640
None of the instructions call for it and I have not seen any supplemental instructions from other users suggesting that it be done.
999641
You do not have to refrigerate. I just used a kit that I bought months ago, and it is great.
1693508
The must is the fruit, sugar, and any liquid that you will be fermenting your wine from. It should be adjusted to an expected alcohol level of 15% Your yeast will go into hibernation at about 14%. If you are working with a wine kit that tells you to make 6 gallons of wine, make 5 gallons. you will have to leave the wine in the carboys for 3-5 months. The higher alcohol content will slow the fermentation down towards the end. This will make a superior wine that will age well and keep well. The extra sugar will result in a small amount of residual sugar that will increase the flavor and complexity of the wine many times. Every one that has tried my wine tell me that it is far better than the 30-50 dollar a bottle wine they have tried. Most tell me that it is the best wine they have ever tried. I use Lalvin EC 1118 for all my fermentations, and have been very happy with it. I have never had a stuck fermentation and it always takes off promptly and does a good job. I have never had a bad batch of wine. Temperature is not critical, but 75 degrees is optimal. Just sprinkle the yeast on top of the must and let it rest there for 15 minutes. then stir it into the must. It is important to have plenty of oxygen in the must the first 3 days. The yeast will not multiply its numbers without that. After 3 days you should restrict oxygen. If there is fruit or seeds or skins in your must, you should punch down the must every day. Do not let the must sit up out of the liquid or you run the risk of mold or bacteria invading your must. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. Larry
622683
Yes leave it in the freezer when you are not using. When the liquid inside the pack becomes solid, then pack it in the box.
2274126
Strictly speaking, it depends on how fast you use it. If you aren't using it in large quantities or every day, you will definitely want to refrigerate it.
550324
Yes Tala, it requires refrigeration after opening. BTW...a little goes a long way. Very Concentrated!
2054684
This will last a very long time....After you use it for the first time you must keep it refrigerated....I freeze mine and until I am ready to use it again
1584990
The gases are all inert gases and as long as the can doesn't lose pressurization (get smashed), there is no time limit. Also, I just read that if not disturbed the wine can be preserved for weeks and more. It also mentions fine oils and vinegars...makes sense.
974052
The bottle doesn't have a "refrigerate after opening" message on it and does list alcohol as an ingredient to preserve freshness. In my experience it can be left out but the taste will change after being unrefrigerated for extended periods (weeks).
1426922
Look at the packaging. It says it right on there that it needs to be refrigerated. The manufacturer also recommends using one day shipping.
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Hi Jessica, This should be a perfect time to order a starter kit as the weather is cool and Scobies go dormant when they are cold, so it is better shipping weather for them. Just make sure you have all your jars & tea & everything, (as my scoby came in a plastic zip-lock...) Keep the scoby and starter tea refrigerated until you give it away, as at room temperature it will keep fermenting. Your kit will probably come with good instructions but it will help if you read up on it first, especially if the gift recipient is new to Kombucha (which I didn't so I brewed my first batch rather blindly...:-)) My favorite web sight with really clear instructions is royalkombucha.com., I learned a lot there. Hope this helps - what a great gift idea - I LOVE my Kombucha!
2130565
The bottle itself does not say that it needs refrigeration, although the smaller bottle says refrigerate. So I think it best to refrigerate.
231060
You only need to refrigerate it after you open it. Barlean's doesn't ship it to the stores refrigerated, so it's fine. The fridge just makes it last a bit longer and keep it fresher longer. Enjoy!
1135316
I always wait until the wine has cleared before bottling. But not before 14 days after the last racking. You can also let your wine "batch age" in the carboy for about a month. I have found that by doing this you get a better tasting fruit wine and you can be sure that it has cleared properly. Be careful when bottling that you don't pickup any of the debris from the bottom of the carboy if you don't filter. I don't filter so now I do not count on getting 30 bottles, I am satisfied with 28 or 29. this leaves all the junk in the carboy. Hope this helps. Jesse
2273644
All I can say is, I checked my "Best by" date and it was 12/14. I will probably go through a case by then. A biiger question is: Does it have to be refrigerated after opening. I don't know, probably not. I base that on the facts that 1) there is not a lot of refrigeration in S. Viet Nam and, 2) It is fermented. Nonetheless, I do keep mine in the fridge once the bottle is opened. I go through it pretty quick since it goes in 90% of what I cook.
2191284
Sorry, I don't have an appropriate answer for that since I only mix what I'm going to use right away. However, since there are no preservatives in the product, I would probably refrigerate it if not used within a couple of hours.
120345
When you finish the fermentation process,you can put a regular lid.Its recomended to put in fridge.Eat slowly and enjoy Rafi
2196983
I would finish the bottle within the next day or two. For longer preservation the electric ones are best. I've been pretty happy with mine though I do notice a difference in the taste by day 2 for sure. I drink red wines if that is any help to you.