Making Homemade Wine and Beer

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We have heard over the past few years that drinking a couple glasses of red wine each day is good for you. So, is wine good for you. Let’s look at some evidence.

“Many studies investigated the benefits of red wine suggested that moderate amount of red wine (one drink a day [...]

One of the toughest things to get right in wine making is making a clear looking wine.  Not too many people I know want to drink a “muddy” looking drink.  Personally, I use the rack over process until I have a very clear wine.  With this method, I do end up with less clear bottles [...]

 
That time of the year to start thinking about making a batch of pumpkin ale for your Halloween party.  If you never tried pumpkin beer your in for a treat.  It’s like drinking your pumpkin pie but with a little kick. 
(5 gallons/19 L, extract with grains and pumpkin) OG = 1.048 FG [...]

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Ingredients
* 5 lbs grated pumpkin flesh * 3-1/4 lbs finely granulated sugar * 1/2 oz citric acid * 1 tsp yeast nutrient * 1/4 tsp yeast energizer * 6-1/2 pts water * wine yeast (see note below)

Procedure
Bring the water to a boil and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat. 

Place [...]