Red wine glass
by Catherine Haug, July 13, 2012
(photo, left, fromWikipedia)
Don Beans and Leslie Budewitz provided lots of good information in an hour’s time; enough to stimulate desire to try making wine with more than a hope of success. While it was a small audience, there were good questions and discussion. And Stephanie’s mixed-berry crisp dessert was delicious.
This is just a short synopsis; you can find more detail in the complete, printable pdf file: Gathering Summary: Winemaking at Home, with Don Beans and Leslie Budewitz, and in the handouts. Read on for handouts (to be added when available), presentation topics, and references & resources.
Handouts
to be added when available
Presentation topics
- Introduction (includes Why make wine, and The Chemistry)
- Wine kits and equipment
- The process (primary and secondary fermentation; siphoning and bottling)
- Using other fruits
Airlock
References & Resources
(photo, right, from TeachersBrewingCoop.blogspot.com)
Presentation handouts
- (to be added when available)
Instructional info
- eHow: How to make an airlock
- How to use a hydrometer (to measure specific gravity; includes charts)
- eHow video: Introduction to Winemaking; Learn how wine is made
- TeachersBrewingCoop.blogspot.com (also includes recipes)
Equipment, supplies and kits
- Witheys, 1231 S Main St, Kalispell, MT 59901, 755-5260
- NorthernBrewer.com
- Homebrewers.com: winemaking starter kits (include equipment)
- Homebrewers.com: wine kits (do not include equipment)
- Homebrewers.com: winemaking supplies & equipment
Related ESP Articles
- Gathering Summary: Making Beer at Home (pdf)
- The EssentiaList: Homemade Apple Cider (includes soft and hard cider recipes)