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Ends Today: MoreWine Pre Season Sale

MoreWine Pre Season Sale!

morewine.com saleFrom MoreWine:

Each year here at MoreWine! we offer a wide range of winemaking equipment up for presale at discounted prices. The sale applies to most anything that we import from overseas for wine season. Everything from Crushers & Presses to Filters and Bottle Fillers. Discounts of up to 25% off, which can mean hundreds, or even thousands of dollars of savings for you!

The idea behind the sale is simple. We’re working hard to gauge our customers’ interest in certain types of items and to gather capital to buy all this equipment with. So, we extend you, our loyal customers, a discount off of the year’s full price for the equipment in exchange for your pre-order and pre-payment on said order.

To start shopping our PreSeason Sale, click here

20% Off Spring Seasonal Wine Kits:

20% Off Master Vintner Kits:

RJS Heritage Estates Wine Kits Slash Price Sale:

  • AIH has RJS Heritage Estates Wine Making Kits on sale for $74.98. That figures to just 43.33 per bottle
  • No coupon code required, prices reflected on each product page while deal lasts.

RJS Heritage Estates Sale

Wine Kit of the Week – Save 20%!

VineCo Wine of the Month Deal!

Twisted Mist Sale

twisted mist wine kit

Twisted Mist Sale at MoreBeer!

Beer and Wine Party Pack – HALF OFF Wine Kit w/Beer Kit Purchase

MoreBeer’s Party Pack Beer and Wine Kit Bundle Deal gets you a whopping half off a wine kit when you buy a beer kit. Choose from all grain or extract. This is a great deal!

Buy A Beer Recipe Kit Get A Wine Kit 50% OFF

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Selection Soon: MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week! Save 20% + Free Shipping

MoreBeer offers 20% off via the Wine Kit of the Week Sale. The new wine kit appears every Monday around Noon Pacific Time and will be available while supplies last.

MoreBeer Wine Kit of the Week!  Use code WKOTW to get the deal

MoreWine, MoreBeer’s Wine specific site also has a Wine Kit of the Week and that sometimes varies from MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week…

MoreWine Wine Kit of the Week

BOGO Half Off!

morebeer buy one get one half off wine kits

Party Pack – Beer & Wine Deal!

MoreBeer’s Party Pack Beer and Wine Kit Bundle Deal gets you a whopping half off a wine kit when you buy a beer kit. Choose from all grain or extract. This is a great deal!

Buy A Beer Recipe Kit Get A Wine Kit 50% OFF

Twisted Mist Sale…

twisted mist wine kit

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Last Call: MoreWine Pre Season Sale – Save up to 25%! + Our Wine Kit Deals Roundup

MoreWine Pre Season Sale!

morewine.com saleFrom MoreWine:

Each year here at MoreWine! we offer a wide range of winemaking equipment up for presale at discounted prices. The sale applies to most anything that we import from overseas for wine season. Everything from Crushers & Presses to Filters and Bottle Fillers. Discounts of up to 25% off, which can mean hundreds, or even thousands of dollars of savings for you!

The idea behind the sale is simple. We’re working hard to gauge our customers’ interest in certain types of items and to gather capital to buy all this equipment with. So, we extend you, our loyal customers, a discount off of the year’s full price for the equipment in exchange for your pre-order and pre-payment on said order.

To start shopping our PreSeason Sale, click here

20% Off Spring Seasonal Wine Kits:

20% Off Master Vintner Kits:

RJS Heritage Estates Wine Kits Slash Price Sale:

  • AIH has RJS Heritage Estates Wine Making Kits on sale for $74.98. That figures to just 43.33 per bottle
  • No coupon code required, prices reflected on each product page while deal lasts.

RJS Heritage Estates Sale

Savings on VineCo Wine Kits

Twisted Mist Sale

twisted mist wine kit

Twisted Mist Sale at MoreBeer!

Beer and Wine Party Pack – HALF OFF Wine Kit w/Beer Kit Purchase

MoreBeer’s Party Pack Beer and Wine Kit Bundle Deal gets you a whopping half off a wine kit when you buy a beer kit. Choose from all grain or extract. This is a great deal!

Buy A Beer Recipe Kit Get A Wine Kit 50% OFF

Continue reading →

50 x Inflatable Wine and Beer Bottle Protector Bags + Pump

Wine Bottle Travel Protector Bags, Conilly 50 Packs Inflatable Air Column Packaging Bubble Bag with Free Inflator Pump, Reusable Wine Bottle Protector,Safe Choice for Wine Transportation

Wine Bottle Travel Protector Bags, Conilly 50 Packs Inflatable Air Column Packaging Bubble Bag with Free Inflator Pump, Reusable Wine Bottle Protector,Safe Choice for Wine Transportation

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Highlighted Features
  • Easy to Use: Wine Bottle Protector is made of environmental protection PE / PA. It will provide a good cushioning effect for your bottle without worry. The perfect choice for checked luggage during travel. And before you use them, they are flat packaging, which saves a lot of packaging space.
  • Special Process: Each wine bottle protector has 14 independent chromatographic columns, split columns have no effect on other columns, the package will not leak, durable air-filled column sleeve for safe transportation, avoiding any breakage, deformation and leakage.
  • Size Guide: there are 15 packs, 20 packs and 50 packs to choose from, easy and convenient to operate, and can be reused many times.Our wine bottle protector can be used to protect your wine bottles, glasses, electronic devices, cups, etc. Make your family life and travel more convenient
  • Multi-purpose: Our liquor travel bags are perfect for shipping wine bottles safely and avoiding breakage or deformation. Can also be used for any other anything fragile
  • The Wine Bottle Travel Protector Bags Includes: Wine travel bubble wraps and a air pump, so you can use the product immediately without buying an extra air pump. The size is 13inches, the diameter is 3.5 inches, suitable for protect your wine bottles, glasses, glasses, electronic devices,cups, etc.
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Sized for wine bottles but you should be able to use them for 22 oz and 750 ml size bottles as well. Could also potentially work for 16 oz/500 ml size bottles but those may end up being too loose.

Wine Bottle Travel Protector Bags, Conilly 50 Packs Inflatable Air Column Packaging Bubble Bag with Free Inflator Pump, Reusable Wine Bottle Protector,Safe Choice for Wine Transportation – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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OxiClean Free Versatile Stain Remover Powder, 3 lb
$8.99 ($0.14 / load)
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Vacuum Sealer Machine with 55 Count 8"x12" Food Sealers Bags and 8"*79' Vacuum Sealer Roll, Inkbird Automatic Vacuum Sealers Machine with Built-in Cutter, Dry & Moist Sealing Modes for Food Storage
$65.99
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Gamma2 Vittles Vault Airtight Dog Food Storage Container - Fits up to 35 Pounds of Dry Pet Food - Perfect for Cat and Puppy Kibble - BPA-Free Plastic - Made in the USA - 12" L x 16.75" H
$27.58 -$5.67 $21.91
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FLOTit 2.0 - No Beer Left Behind Floating Dip Tube with Double Filter Inlet (DFI) of 500/300 micron for always clear beer, less beer waste and no clogging. Made in USA.
$29.00
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Meat Thermometer Digital for Grilling and Cooking - ANDAXIN Waterproof Ultra-Fast Instant Read Food thermometers with Backlight & Calibration for Kitchen, Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill(Red/Black), LCD
$9.98
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VEVOR Magnetic Stirrer, 0-2000 RPM Stir Plate with Adjustable Speed Knob, 3000mL Plate Stirrer Kit, Stir Bar Included
JUNZHIDA 1/2
JUNZHIDA 1/2" ID Silicone Tubing, Food Grade 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD 10 Feet Length Pure Silicone Hoses High Temp for Home Brewing Winemaking
$14.99
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MoreBeer’s Party Pack! Buy Fresh Pressed IPA, Get HALF OFF Wine Kit

MoreBeer’s Party Pack Beer and Wine Kit Bundle Deal gets you a whopping half off a wine kit when you buy a beer kit. Choose from all grain or extract. This is a great deal!

Buy A Beer Recipe Kit Get A Wine Kit 50% OFF

Wine Kit of the Week!

MoreBeer offers 20% off via the Wine Kit of the Week Sale. The new wine kit appears every Monday around Noon Pacific Time and will be available while supplies last.

MoreBeer Wine Kit of the Week!  Use code WKOTW to get the deal

MoreWine, MoreBeer’s Wine specific site also has a Wine Kit of the Week and that sometimes varies from MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week…

MoreWine Wine Kit of the Week

+ Twisted Mist Sale…

twisted mist wine kit

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New Selection… MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week! Save 15%

MoreBeer offers 15% off via the Wine Kit of the Week Sale. The new wine kit appears every Monday around Noon Pacific Time and will be available while supplies last.

MoreBeer Wine Kit of the Week!  Use code WKOTW to get the deal

MoreWine, MoreBeer’s Wine specific site also has a Wine Kit of the Week and that sometimes varies from MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week…

MoreWine Wine Kit of the Week

Party Pack – Beer & Wine Deal!

MoreBeer’s Party Pack Beer and Wine Kit Bundle Deal gets you a whopping half off a wine kit when you buy a beer kit. Choose from all grain or extract. This is a great deal!

Buy A Beer Recipe Kit Get A Wine Kit 50% OFF

Making Wine as a Homebrewer!

Twisted Mist Sale…

twisted mist wine kit

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New Updates… Making Wine as a Homebrewer!

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

Making Wine as a Homebrewer

Background

I can remember when I first considered delving into brewing all grain beer. After gaining experience from doing boxed recipe kits, to then slightly modifying a boxed kit or two followed soon by making my own recipes with partial mash batches, I figured it was time to step up to all grain. The amount of time and research I poured into the endeavor before pulling the trigger was considerable. I was concerned that I would miss a step or need to make a brew-time adjustment without being prepared and be left with gallons of potentially ruined wort. It all ended up working out. Sure, there were some missteps along the way and the inevitable audibles during brew day, but each time I was rewarded with a drinkable beverage that trended upward in the flavor and quality departments with each experience.

When I considered throwing my hat in the ring for making wine, I had the same feelings I had when I made the move to all grain brewing from kits and partial mashes. I was apprehensive. What if I forget something in the process? What if I don’t have the requisite knowledge to be able to make prime time adjustments? What if the wine just doesn’t turn out? While I was overthinking the endeavor, I had another thought that brought be back into reality.

As a kid I remember getting the occasional taste of an adult beverage when we would visit my great grandma at her farmhouse in rural southern Iowa. She was a crafty and capable maker of all the things one needs on a farm and even some that might not be considered a necessity, like wine.

Make Your Own Wine!

Continue reading →

Selection Changes Soon: MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week! Save 15%

MoreBeer offers 15% off via the Wine Kit of the Week Sale. The new wine kit appears every Monday around Noon Pacific Time and will be available while supplies last.

MoreBeer Wine Kit of the Week!  Use code WKOTW to get the deal

MoreWine, MoreBeer’s Wine specific site also has a Wine Kit of the Week and that sometimes varies from MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week…

MoreWine Wine Kit of the Week

Party Pack – Beer & Wine Deal!

MoreBeer’s Party Pack Beer and Wine Kit Bundle Deal gets you a whopping half off a wine kit when you buy a beer kit. Choose from all grain or extract. This is a great deal!

Buy A Beer Recipe Kit Get A Wine Kit 50% OFF

Making Wine as a Homebrewer!

Twisted Mist Sale…

twisted mist wine kit

Continue reading →

MoreWine Pre Season Sale – save up to 25%!

morewine.com saleFrom MoreWine:

Each year here at MoreWine! we offer a wide range of winemaking equipment up for presale at discounted prices. The sale applies to most anything that we import from overseas for wine season. Everything from Crushers & Presses to Filters and Bottle Fillers. Discounts of up to 25% off, which can mean hundreds, or even thousands of dollars of savings for you!

The idea behind the sale is simple. We’re working hard to gauge our customers’ interest in certain types of items and to gather capital to buy all this equipment with. So, we extend you, our loyal customers, a discount off of the year’s full price for the equipment in exchange for your pre-order and pre-payment on said order.

To start shopping our PreSeason Sale, click here

Also, Wine Deals at MoreBeer…

MoreBeer has an extensive selection of wine gear, ingredient and kit selection.  These searches can help you find wine related deals.

  • This search shows sale recipe kits (if any are on sale) first.  Look for the red sale icon.
  • This search searches for the term wine and shows sale items (if any are on sale) first.  Look for the red sale icon.
  • MoreWine’s Deal of the Week can also be redeemed on MoreBeer.  Just search for the product number on MoreBeer and use promo code WINEDEAL

Get Free Shipping: Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses

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Hands on Review: VineCo Winemaking Equipment Kit from MoreBeer!

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

Winemaking Equipment Starter Kit Review

There are many ways for someone to enter a hobby like beer and winemaking. One of the more common avenues is by way of an equipment starter kit. This is how I made my foray into the world of homebrewing in 2009 and in retrospect I am glad for the experience. Buying an off the shelf kit that had nearly everything I needed was a great place to start since I really didn’t know what I was getting into. It helped me avoid the analysis paralysis that would likely have ensued in trying to figure out what I needed, in what quantity, size or quality all on my own. Thankfully, there were experienced minds who put thought and effort into packaging a collection of gear for the nascent homebrewer to be able to focus on the task of making beer. Let the analysis paralysis come later when the brewer decides to advance in the hobby.

An opportunity arose recently for me to start down a new path with winemaking by way of Winemaking Equipment Starter Kit. Since I had fond memories of a similar kit helping me get started in a hobby that became a passion (and near obsession at times), I was excited for the chance.

This review will cover the contents of the Winemaking Equipment Kit for VineCo Concentrate Kits from MoreBeer which consists of the following items:

  • 7.9 gallon food grade bucket and lid with airlock hole
  • 6 gallon plastic carboy for aging
  • Airlock and stopper
  • 7/16″ Siphon assembly
  • Bottle brush
  • Sample taker/thief
  • Triple scale hydrometer
  • Bottle filler with removable spring
  • Bottle corker
  • 100 Corks – 1 3/4 in.
  • One Step Cleanser

Make Your Own Wine!

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New Selection… 15% Off Wine Kits at MoreBeer!

MoreBeer offers 15% off via the Wine Kit of the Week Sale. The new wine kit appears every Monday around Noon Pacific Time and will be available while supplies last.

MoreBeer Wine Kit of the Week!  Use code WKOTW to get the deal

MoreWine, MoreBeer’s Wine specific site also has a Wine Kit of the Week and that sometimes varies from MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week…

MoreWine Wine Kit of the Week

Party Pack – Beer & Wine Deal!

MoreBeer’s Party Pack Beer and Wine Kit Bundle Deal gets you a whopping half off a wine kit when you buy a beer kit. Choose from all grain or extract. This is a great deal!

Buy A Beer Recipe Kit Get A Wine Kit 50% OFF

Making Wine as a Homebrewer!

Twisted Mist Sale…

twisted mist wine kit

Continue reading →

MoreBeer’s Party Pack! HALF OFF Wine Kits w/Beer Kit Purchase!

MoreBeer’s Party Pack Beer and Wine Kit Bundle Deal gets you a whopping half off a wine kit when you buy a beer kit. Choose from all grain or extract. This is a great deal!

Buy A Beer Recipe Kit Get A Wine Kit 50% OFF

Wine Kit of the Week!

MoreBeer offers 20% off via the Wine Kit of the Week Sale. The new wine kit appears every Monday around Noon Pacific Time and will be available while supplies last.

MoreBeer Wine Kit of the Week!  Use code WKOTW to get the deal

MoreWine, MoreBeer’s Wine specific site also has a Wine Kit of the Week and that sometimes varies from MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week…

MoreWine Wine Kit of the Week

+ Twisted Mist Sale…

twisted mist wine kit

Continue reading →

Bamboo Wine Rack

BMOSU Bamboo Wine Rack Wine Storage Cabinet Shelf 8 Bottle Wine Racks Countertop Sturdy and Durable for Kitchen Dining Room Pantry - 2 Tiers Wine Rack(Natural)

Wine Rack

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Highlighted Features
  • Easy to install:The wine rack is easy to assemble, all the accessories are included in the package, it only takes you a little time to install. And you will get a perfect wine rack. The installation will bring you a happy DIY experience
  • Save Space:The wine rack can store 4 bottles of wine on each layer, The multiple options of 2/3/4 layers of wine rack brackets can hold multiple bottles of wine, allowing you to save a lot of space and freedom of choice
  • solid and practical:The 2.95 inch groove design makes the wine very safe on the rack, so that the bottles won't shake, tilt or fall. And it can keep your home neat and orderly
  • Fashionable appearance:Simple and design wine rack with 3 colors (natural/brown/black) and 3 heights to choose from (2/3/4 layers)
  • Wine racks for storage and display are ideal for bars, restaurants, kitchens, basements, wine cellars, office pantries, home storage cabinets
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BMOSU Bamboo Wine Rack Wine Storage Cabinet Shelf 8 Bottle Wine Racks Countertop Sturdy and Durable for Kitchen Dining Room Pantry – 2 Tiers Wine Rack(Natural) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week! Save 20% – TWO to Choose From

MoreBeer offers 20% off via the Wine Kit of the Week Sale. The new wine kit appears every Monday around Noon Pacific Time and will be available while supplies last.

MoreBeer Wine Kit of the Week!  Use code WKOTW to get the deal

MoreWine, MoreBeer’s Wine specific site also has a Wine Kit of the Week and that sometimes varies from MoreBeer’s Wine Kit of the Week…

MoreWine Wine Kit of the Week

Party Pack – Beer & Wine Deal!

MoreBeer’s Party Pack Beer and Wine Kit Bundle Deal gets you a whopping half off a wine kit when you buy a beer kit. Choose from all grain or extract. This is a great deal!

Buy A Beer Recipe Kit Get A Wine Kit 50% OFF

Making Wine as a Homebrewer!

Twisted Mist Sale…

twisted mist wine kit

Continue reading →

FOOD GRADE Stainless Steel Mixer Drill Attachment

Hand Mixer Beaters used with Standard Hand Drill,Meat Chopper,Hamburger Chopper,Potato Masher,304 Stainless Steel Meat Whisk for Stirring Eggs,Chocolate,Butter,Patties and Cream

Hand Mixer Beaters used with Standard Hand Drill

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Highlighted Features
  • 304 Stainless Steel — Our hand mixer is made of food grade 304 stainless steel,safe enough for food contact,will not rust and soldering is solid.Don't worry about safety issues.
  • More Powerful and Cost-Effective — Compared with ordinary mixers,the hand mixer beater is smaller in size and the connected drill rotates faster,allowing the task of mixing large quantities of ingredients to be completed in one go.
  • Wide Range of Uses — Not only can it be used to stir eggs,chocolate and batter,pittes and cream,it can also be used to stir other liquids such as paint.
  • Used with Standard Hand Drill — Connect the hand held mixer attachment to a universal electric drill,no need to connect to the power source,easy to use indoor and outdoors,and can quickly mix ingredients.
  • Easy to Clean — The meat whisk are dishwasher safe and the one-piece design with no other extra seams makes cleaning simple and easy.
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From HBF: Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application.  Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application.  Always read and follow manufacturer directions.

 

I’ve seen a number of similar attachments used by homebrewers (for aeration) and winemakers (for de-gassing). Most are designed for mixing paint, not beer. This one is food grade. Check product page for current specifications. Note that the drill is not included.

Hand Mixer Beaters used with Standard Hand Drill,Meat Chopper,Hamburger Chopper,Potato Masher,304 Stainless Steel Meat Whisk for Stirring Eggs,Chocolate,Butter,Patties and Cream – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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FOOD GRADE Stainless Steel Mixer Drill Attachment

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16″ Bottle Brush – Beer, Growlers, Wine & More

ALINK 16” Long Bottle Brush Cleaner for Washing Wine/Beer/Sport Well/Thermos/Glass and Long Narrow Neck Sport Bottles

16″ Bottle Brush

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Highlighted Features
  • 16” extra long brush make it easy to clean beer, wine, kombucha , crafes, decanter, Sport well, brewing and tall bottles
  • 2.5” extra wide bristles diameter, 8” long brush head, durable but bendable as to reach even the most difficult of inside crevices
  • Good grips let you feel good to hold and use, make the cleaning job quick and easy, It’s a big difference with just a thin wire handle
  • Made of food grade polypropylene and stainless steel wire, BPA free and non-toxic, free from foreign smells, keep safe and healthy
  • Great for glass jars, baby water bottles, vases, carboys, tea pots, tumblers, thermos,especially the long narrow neck ones
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Twisted Mist Wine Kit Sale at MoreBeer!

twisted mist wine kit

Twisted Mist Sale at MoreBeer!

Also at MoreBeer…

MoreBeer offers 20% off via the Wine Kit of the Week Sale. The new wine kit appears every Monday around Noon Pacific Time and will be available while supplies last.

MoreBeer Wine Kit of the Week!  Use code WKOTW to get the deal

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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

Ends Today: 25% Off VineCo Wine Kits!

  • MoreBeer is discounting VineCo wine kits by a whopping 25%
  • No coupon code required, discounted prices reflected on each product page.
  • Get Free Shipping: These ship for free with a qualify order as part of MoreBeer’s Free Shipping Program.  Under that promo most orders over $59 ship for free.

25% Off VineCo Wine Kits!

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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. VineCo Wine Making Kits

Ends Soon: 25% Off VineCo Wine Kits!

  • MoreBeer is discounting VineCo wine kits by a whopping 25%
  • No coupon code required, discounted prices reflected on each product page.
  • Get Free Shipping: These ship for free with a qualify order as part of MoreBeer’s Free Shipping Program.  Under that promo most orders over $59 ship for free.

25% Off VineCo Wine Kits!

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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. VineCo Wine Making Kits

Making Wine as a Homebrewer

Thank you to HBF Contributor Aaron Nord for this hands on review!  Aaron is an advanced award winning brewer, a long time reader and a serial tipster!

Making Wine as a Homebrewer

Background

I can remember when I first considered delving into brewing all grain beer. After gaining experience from doing boxed recipe kits, to then slightly modifying a boxed kit or two followed soon by making my own recipes with partial mash batches, I figured it was time to step up to all grain. The amount of time and research I poured into the endeavor before pulling the trigger was considerable. I was concerned that I would miss a step or need to make a brew-time adjustment without being prepared and be left with gallons of potentially ruined wort. It all ended up working out. Sure, there were some missteps along the way and the inevitable audibles during brew day, but each time I was rewarded with a drinkable beverage that trended upward in the flavor and quality departments with each experience.

When I considered throwing my hat in the ring for making wine, I had the same feelings I had when I made the move to all grain brewing from kits and partial mashes. I was apprehensive. What if I forget something in the process? What if I don’t have the requisite knowledge to be able to make prime time adjustments? What if the wine just doesn’t turn out? While I was overthinking the endeavor, I had another thought that brought be back into reality.

As a kid I remember getting the occasional taste of an adult beverage when we would visit my great grandma at her farmhouse in rural southern Iowa. She was a crafty and capable maker of all the things one needs on a farm and even some that might not be considered a necessity, like wine.

Make Your Own Wine!

Continue reading →