Acetic SpoilageResults from the oxidation of ethanol (alcohol) to acetic acid (the acid component of vinegar), which is then transformed by the acetic bacteria to an ester called ethyl acetate. The prevalent characteristic is an odor of vinegar and a bitter, dry taste. Alcoholic fermentationThe transformation of reductive sugars into alcohol (essentially ethanol) by fermentation […]
Cooking with wine is a great way to enhance your dishes! Learn the tricks to cooking with red wine and cooking with white wine. Here are my favorite ways to use wine in light cooking: Wine helps cook and add flavor to fish. One way to add flavor and moisture to fish without adding fat […]
INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT Winemaking equipment, such as pails, carboys and spoons often seems similar to items that may be around the home. However, in many cases, proper winemaking equipment and utensils are made of special materials, and this can influence your finished product. Re-using plastic pails from other sources, like buckets that previously held food products, […]
Wine Brew & You carries a variety of additives to help you make your wine or beer the way you like it. Here is an explanation of the common additives used by wine and beer enthusiasts. ACID BLENDAcid adjustment in fruit wines. Use in grape wines acceptable but not recommended due to difficulties manipulating malic […]
Carboy SedimentCare must be taken not to mix the sediment with the clear wine at the bottling stage. Should this inadvertently occur, it will be necessary to let the sediment re-settle for a few days before proceeding. The use of a rigid plastic racking tube in conjunction with the syphon hose is very helpful. Racking […]
It’s 2026 and you’re getting ready for your special day. Did you know that in Alberta you can now serve your own custom wedding wine made at a ferment on premise facility at your special event? Making your own wine or been can seem like a daunting task, but at Wine Brew & You, we take all […]
Email us to be placed on the private Small Batch UV Wine list today. When someone is looking for a partner to craft with we can send an email directly to those who sign up to assist you in finding the perfect match. Many customers feel that making a full 23L kit of an unknown […]
Whether you’re popping a frozen pie in the oven, putting a carefully crafted labour of love on the grill or dialling it in, pizza night is always a hit. But what wine to serve alongside your faves? Always consider the pizza’s toppings and flavours first. We’ve rounded up some perfect wine kits to satisfy all of your […]
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