I purchased this kit and thought kit would include perservative packets and yeast. First attempt,I bought a beginner kit what else do i need to buy.
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you thought right. when you open the box there should have been a packet of corks,labels, and one with 5 packets including yeast,bentonite,and stabilizers. these are inside the box of wine juice not the box it came in. otherwise contact amazon
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Wine doesn't need a preservative as the higher alcohol kills wild bacteria, you will need to get a stabilizer like potassium sorbate or Camden to stop fermentation. But other than that some sanitizer for washing your hardware.
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The list is quite extensive, depending on your question. Everything needed to use the kit is included, but fermenter buckets, stabilizer jugs, stirrer and a few other assorted items. You need to look into it further, it is somewhat costly for start up, but well worth it if you use a goodly amount of wine. "Orchard Breezin" is the kit of my choice, Vino Italiano is lots more difficult to use.
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It should have all the ingredients you need. 1 gallon of wine musk, packets of yeast, bentonite, kielsol and chitosan.You need a 6gallon plastic pail, food grade, and a 6gallon glass carboy. There are other small items you should have too and those are in the directions which come with each box. Vino italiano brand are very good wines for the money. Once you get the hang of it they are easily comparable to $25 bottles but be prepared to make mistakes even tho it is dummy proof and add a week to the degassing and a week to the carboy and you will be able to drink about 2 weeks after bottling. It should have all the ingredients you need. 1 gallon of wine musk, packets of yeast, bentonite, kielsol and chitosan.You need a 6gallon plastic pail, food grade, and a 6gallon glass carboy. There are other small items you should have too and those are in the directions which come with each box. Vino italiano brand are very good wines for the money. Once you get the hang of it they are easily comparable to $25 bottles but be prepared to make mistakes even tho it is dummy proof and add a week to the degassing and a week to the carboy and you will be able to drink about 2 weeks after... » Read More It should have all the ingredients you need. 1 gallon of wine musk, packets of yeast, bentonite, kielsol and chitosan.You need a 6gallon plastic pail, food grade, and a 6gallon glass carboy. There are other small items you should have too and those are in the directions which come with each box. Vino italiano brand are very good wines for the money. Once you get the hang of it they are easily comparable to $25 bottles but be prepared to make mistakes even tho it is dummy proof and add a week to the degassing and a week to the carboy and you will be able to drink about 2 weeks after bottling. « Show Less
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The kit comes with yeast and all the perservatives. Double check the box and make sure it did not drop behind the bag of grape juice. You will still need a 6 gallon bucket/jug, a corker, air trap, bottles, The wine kit comes with all ingredients but you still need a wine making kit (supplies) the stuff I mentioned above and some other things.
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Everything you "need" is in the kit. My Bohemian was "perfectly fine" if unmemorable as brewed. As your brewing experience grows you will most likely "want" to add other stuff to turn "perfectly fine if unmemorable into damn good and memorable", but you have to crawl before you walk! Agree, read How to Brew by Palmer.
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Bottles are not included. Also need all of the wine making equipment (Primary fermenter, secondary fermenter (carboy), siphon, hydrometer, etc. Kit includes the must or juice, yeast, clarifying agents, stabilizer, labels, and shrink capsules.
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This kit can be used for pretty much any fermentation you want to try. I've done my own ale recipes, wine coolers, and many kits. Think of this product as a box of kitchens supplies and you can use them create anything you can think up.
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The package has all the flour and yeast that you need. Just follow the instructions for "Bread Machine" on the back of the package, basically adding the wet ingredients. The mixed "dough" will look more like quick bread than regular bread dough, but don't add any flour. I have had friends who did this with bad results.
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Sir, if you are brewing your own beer my suggestion is this. Do what I did, when you get your kit, promptly go to your nearest Kmart, walmart etc, and get a tub of Oxy Clean. Be sure to get the stuff without Chlorine or bleach**! As this would be dangerous. I sanitize all my equipment with this. Happy brewing! Regards, Mattasaurus
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There is a manufature date on the box. But I'm sure the kit is ok but make shure that the yeast packet is not outdated I would recommend using a new packet of yeast.
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Well, no. This is the milled malt mixture, dry yeast packet and hop pellets. You will need your brewing equipment, plus water and maple syrup. I recommend grade B syrup as it will give you more flavor, grade A tends to get converted more completely by yeast leaving you with more alcohol and less maple goodness.That being said, give this a try if your ambient temp is in the low 70 degree range. Most people who tried the beer I made from this kit were impressed! I'm tweaking it and making a larger 5 gal batch this fall.
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I was concerned about that question too. My shipment arrived yesterday and it's just the yeast.
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This kit is ingredients only with corks. You need a starter kit that has all the hardware like primary fermentation bucket Carboy hydrometer siphoning hose corking tool. Etc. they sell those fore about $100
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the sanitation packet should be included in the kit. You have everything you should need to make the brew. Try adding fruit in a hops sack to change up the flavor raspberries make an excellent addition.
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My best advice would be to contact Bucilla directly. They probably have a website that has their contact information. That's my best guess. Each time I make one of these kits I end up throwing away the leftover scraps and instructions.
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I use one packet or 23/4 teaspoons of yeast for each one pound of mix. Sorry this is so late in coming but I just noticed the other answers didn't answer your question.
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For that I'd use nutritional yeast. This has other added ingredients and is a little pricey for sprinkling imo.
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Yes and no.put the ingredients in one at a time in order water first and then the dry ingredients. Make a litte dent in the last thing put in and then add the yeast making sure the yeast doesn't,t get wet
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I buy yeast in bulk so don't use packets. I used 1 tablespoon and it was perfect.
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Hi Michael, we used the Maestro Home Brewmaking Kit. Just make sure to sanitize the bucket really well before adding the mixture.