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| 7 1/2 gallon fermenter - This vessel
has a removable air-tight lid. Allows initial mixing of the wine prior
to fermentation. |
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5 or 6 gallon carboy (or sufficient
size for volume of wine being produced) - After initial fermentation
is complete, wine is transferred to this glass vessel for secondary
fermentation and to allow wine to clear before bottling. |
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| Airlock and stopper - An airlock prevents harmful
oxygen from coming in contact with fermenting wine. A stopper with
hole is sometimes needed to fit stopper properly in different sized
openings. |
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Plastic or stainless spoon - For
mixing the kit with water and making sure all chemicals and
ingredients are full incorporated. Plastic or stainless may be used,
but wood should be avoided. |
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| Hydrometer and Jar - A simple device that
measures dissolved sugars in solution. As sugar is converted to
alcohol, the hydrometer sinks further into the wine. Most useful tool
in determining when wine is finished. |
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Syphon assembly - Used to transfer
or "rack" the wine from vessel to vessel and when bottling . |
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| Large funnel - Makes life easier
when fermenting only in glass carboys with smaller diameter openings. |
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Hand corkers -Economical hand held
corking devices |
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| Bench and Floor corkers - More durable corking
machines with metal jaws for long term use. |
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Book - Small guides are great, but
best to get a book that grows as your interest in winemaking expands. |
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