dimanche 2 juin 2013

Finding The Right Winemaking Supplies And Equipment

By Rena Hudson


There are specific winemaking supplies homebrewers will needed in order to produce a quality bottle of wine. A lot of people enjoy making their own wine. This is a complex procedure that people can learn via formal instruction, books, an online course or from another winemaker. There are many people that brew wine as a hobby and there are those that run their own home business.

Prior to beginning a wine making venture, it is necessary for the homebrewer to make sure they have all of the right tools. The most common tools are carboys, siphons, airlocks, thermometers and hydrometers. These are the most common tools used to make wine. The homebrewing equipment must be cleaned before the wine is made. Sterilization of the tools is necessary to make sure bacteria does not contaminate the wine.

It is possible to purchase brewing kits that carry all of these tools. The kits include detailed instructions that also show beginners how to clean and use the equipment. Several different kinds of containers are used to ferment and brew the wine. The fermentation process will require a big bucket. Carboys are commonly used. They have long, narrow necks that aid in the fermentation process.

This type of container is used to ferment the wine. An airlock gasket is used to prevent the wine from oxidizing. The narrow neck of this type of container can be stopped using the airlock. They also prevent dust from getting into the wine. It is often advised to use a glass carboy because they will not encourage bacteria growth along the sides of the container. The wine is later bottled after it has been made.

After fermentation, the wine is bottled and corked. Corks are available at any wine store. They are also easy to buy on the Internet. Siphoning tubes will be need to get the wine from the carboy to the wine bottle. A funnel is necessary in the transfer process. Automatic siphons are a faster tool to use when transferring the wine.

Many homebrewers opt to put on their own labels on their wine bottles. This is a nice touch to a homemade wine. It is a fun way to make the wine look like store brought wine. It is also needed for homebrewers that have their own business. Labels can be made by using a simple template that can be found online. It is easy to design your own label or buy predesigned labels.

Homebrewers use thermometers to measure the temperature of their wine. In order for the wine to ferment properly, it will need to be at a certain temperature. The wine will ferment at ambient temperatures which range between seventy to eighty degrees Fahrenheit. The yeast will not grow if these temperatures are not reached.

Other important winemaking supplies are hydrometers. This is a tool that no homebrewer should be without. The hydrometer is used to measure alcohol content. It is the level of alcohol that will make the brew an actual wine. Hydrometers also determine the density of the wine which will determine the quality of the wine. Making your own wine is a fun way to learn and enjoy different wines but the right equipment is necessary.




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