Easy Homemade Wine from Juice Recipe

[@CitySteadingBrews]

*** The refrigerator does not guarantee it won't continue to ferment if it is not finished already. You can let it sit longer before bottling to ensure it is finished or use a hydrometer to check. Also, we used a teaspoon of yeast, and those measurements are in the description :)

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

Buy a vinaigrette cork with a metal stem. They usually have a top flap to protect the mix. It would be a perfect release valve for out-gassing.

[@lloydnelson6920]

I buy my yeast packaged pack will do 20 lt when mines bout done I siphon into other jugs add a couple spoons sugar put poppers back on top let it finish and settle for a week and siphon again

[@CombatDoc54]

If you are using bakers yeast, then it WILL stop fermenting. Brewers yeast is best for a higher EtOH yield. You can of course still use bread yeast as all yeast performs the same function - converting sugar to alcohol - but your wine will likely have a much lower alcohol content than normal. The yeast best suited for baking has a lower alcohol tolerance, so it will stop fermenting after alcohol levels reach about 8%.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

@CombatDoc54 erm... not really. We get 11-12% regularly. Even in this video, we got higher than 8.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Also, no, the refrigerator will NOT stop fermentation.

[@Wolvyrine]

I really love that you guys dont just assume everyone is up to date. Doing these beginner videos to bring new folks in is awesome!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

More to come!

[@jeffclark9500]

Even a few of us that has been around a while enjoy the beginner updates. Some of those simple basic ingredient wines are pretty dang good.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

The rants exist due to the sheer volume of questions we receive about “why did this happen to my brew?” And the answer being, “something got in because you didn’t use an airlock”

[@brandymarino4791]

I honestly appreciate that he explains all the processes in every video. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner (like me) or have been making your own awhile, it never hurts to get reminders. Plus, it doesn't matter what video sparks your interest, you're going to see why you're doing what you're doing. It's awesome! (And I think the rants are funny.)

[@Gokywildcats11]

What flavors have you tried. And what's your favorite

[@westpearson6759]

In Kuwait, the KD brand grape juice was the favorite, because it was so rich. Go to the supermarket, 4 cases of grape juice, pounds of sugar, and the store attendent (from India) would tell you “oh, the yeast is on aisle 6”.😆

[@azizmutawa7654]

what was the grape juice and yeast brands you used, if you dont mind me asking.

[@westpearson6759]

@@azizmutawa7654 The grape juice was KD (I believe), the yeast I can’t remember.

[@jeffmorin2073]

Brian brewing without an airlock...we are on the verge of an apocalypse!!

[@melissajantzi9581]

Brian “Get an air lock. Their Two Dollars”

[@theastronomer5800]

@@melissajantzi9581 But for two dollars you can get two liters of juice and make another brew, lol!

[@krishnaanand3753]

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[@davedavenport8176]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@ZeroDeg]

this how to do video is from...... {Pawpaw Doing it Cheap}, I'm sure of

[@israelistone2828]

I learned this method from a guy on youtube 'pawpaw' from the 'doing it cheap' channel like 4 years ago. Honestly I haven't changed much, no 'fancy' equipment, I want to change all that. After watching your vids for over a year now I want to up my game. Just on another note THANKS!

[@ericwhitlow7364]

This was my first adventure into winemaking. I would make it 6 gallons at a time with Concord grape juice concentrate and sugar to 18% potential alcohol. Using Champaign yeast it came out great. A little back sweetened and it was perfect.

[@peterloichtl4512]

I just started a gallon and a half of concord grape juice, my favorite grapes. Did it yesterday and it's bubbling like crazy. Did a little different as you, I used one cup sugar to one quart of juice. I have seen others on KZbin using one cup sugar to one quart. I hope this batch won’t be too sweet. Just saw your video, next time I make it, ill use less sugar. I also used only one 1half teaspoon of yeast for 2 quarts juice instead of using one full teaspoon. Seems like it's working good even with half the yeast. In the past have made the best raspberry wine ever using real fruit and traditional method. This is my first time using store juice. Can't wait for it to finish. This sure was easy, I think it took me maybe 20 minutes start to finish for 4 bottles.

[@JohnDeslatte]

When i was driving truck, i forgot about a large bottle of Welchs natural grape juice for like 6 weeks straight. On the floor driving around the SW in the middle of summer. Lets just say when i found it, it was a really good night. Especially since i hadnt had a drink in like 8 months. 😆

[@RicardoSanchez-es5wl]

That’s awesome 😂

[@Alwis-Haph-Rytte]

A coffee filter put loosely over the loose cap and secured with a rubber band around the neck of the juice container prevents any bugs from getting in. Double check with a squeeze that air can escape. I do a extra step and brine and dry the filters first to prevent any mold, bugs don't like it either. I put mine in a cooler. It's dark and stays at an even temp. As for plastic and alcohol, that's what a lot of it comes in at the liquor store, LOL But glass is best. Glad to see you make this video. A tip on the funnel use. Save a bread tie wire or some stainless wire that can be sanitized. Bend it in half and hang it on the side of the mouth of the bottle, then put the funnel in. This lets the air escape as you pour so it doesn't overflow.

[@artfulcookingwithdawn9000]

I followed your original video on this exactly my first time, worked like a charm...and have been making wine ever since, thanks you two! This is definitely a great video for a beginner!

[@khalidx1450]

Made my first brew Thanks from Saudi Arabia

[@baghdaddy202003]

This is the same way I got started 4 months ago. Now I've made over 30 gallons and have all the tools to do it right. Never would've made wine if I was told I had to make the initial investment.

[@skyeridge2020]

Ok, tonight I put the wine in bottles, my very first batch, using the bottled juice method you taught here. 16 days later.....Hmm, pretty good. I grew up in Alabama, and when I tasted it, I immediately thought "Muscadines". Tasted like muscadines. I like it! I'm hooked. I'm trying to talk my wife into the plaid level. But I admit it, its more fun to call it the "bejesus" level. It might be another bottle of wine to tip the scales for her. Thanks for inspiring our first batch. The next batch will be with store-bought juice again, but this time with an airlock, hydrometer, one-gallon carboy, a big red sanitizer tub, and the rest. Thanks again!!!🍷🍷🍷

[@dankauffman8568]

I've been making store juice wine for awhile now . (Ever since your apple wine video.) When using Welch's , I've found that one pound of sugar to one gallon of juice will bring the gravity to 1.10 . I left it dry to .99 . Racked it twice . The last batch still tasted too much like grape juice for my liking . It's still new . Hope in a couple months it'll taste more like wine . Thanks for another good one !

[@MrKongatthegates]

you are not using wine grapes, thats juice grapes thats why. i have no problem drinking it tho. get your juice from a wine store maybe it would make excellent wine

[@skylark391]

Wine made from Aldi's grape juice in the used plastic bottle! You deserve a Nobel prize if it worked out for you!!!! You are my heroes..

[@CitySteadingBrews]

It worked very well actually.

[@lcky1068]

Hi, so I just racked de-gassed and tasted my first aldi grape juice wine. Yum! I used 2qt grape, 1 quart cranberry, and topped it off with pomegranate and I used R56 yeast. If I’m reading correctly I think it’s 11 or 12%, a little tart and a beautiful dark cherry red crystal clear color. Thanks for the great videos

[@leal536]

My first foray into wine making started in the 70s. I used frozen grape juice concentrate. I did, however, get an air lock. Second time I made wine was with homegrown rhubarb. Wow, powerful stuff! I didn't have any additional equipment. Just rhubarb juice, sugar and yeast. But I did use the air lock. Mighty fine!

[@rossborgwardt1036]

Been watching your channel for the past 6 months. Finally got fermenters and ingredients. Hoping to start with simple wine and a couple meads today! Feel like a kid at Christmas...all excited! 😁 Thanks for all the videos! Love how you make it so simple.

[@JuanGelogo]

Wonder how your doing 3yrs later

[@CitySteadingBrews]

We are still here :)

[@rossborgwardt1036]

@@JuanGelogo I am still making mead as well. I have made a bunch full strength, couple hydromels, wines and even some ciders. I have learned all my knowledge from @CityStreadingBrews! I love the way they teach and make it easy to follow! I have even been brave and entered a couple into competitions. I definitely recommend to others to watch all of the videos and just give mead, wine, cider or bear making a try. It gets really addictive! 🤗

[@kareno8634]

@@JuanGelogo was wondering the Same. lol : } Hope rossborgwardt did well, and Great to know all 'Still Here'. ~ Cheers!

[@nathanirvine3007]

I followed this recipe. In two weeks airlock chambers leveled off and I was pouring it from the bottle to the glass, really dry but so good. 🍷

[@dannyboy42223]

Nice video with a clear mission: see if I like this hobby before I bet the farm. Can see this helping a lot of new people that think brewing is alchemy lol.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

The goal is to introduce the hobby to more people.... thanks for the input!

[@giovanni-hf9uo]

It is alchemy, all the under process that goes and it’s explanation

[@Aaron-hk6st]

First... you guys are great! I've never done anything like this but have always been kinda interested in brewing and distilling. After stumbling on to your channel, and watching hours of videos, I decided to finally try this. My friend gave me his old still and equipment that included a hydrometer and some airlocks so I did use those. As of today, I'm on day 19 and still seeing bubbles. Although... it's slowed waaaaay... down. I did not deviate from your instructions other than using a hydrometer and an air lock. I figure the reason mine isn't' done in 15 days is probably because, as you've said on other videos... yeast has a mind of its own and perhaps the airlock. I don't care, I'm patient! Thank you for making your videos for newbies like me and not making me feel stupid like a lot of other brewing channels do. I think I may have found a new hobby and you have a new fan!

[@Aaron-hk6st]

Now day 24 and still seeing bubbles. Very slow but they're definitely there. Haven't taken a gravity reading because I figured if there was still bubbles then there wasn't any point. Am I correct?

[@timekeeper4772]

Well thanks to you guys i decided to make a jalapeno pineapple Mead. Actually been one of the most difficult ones I've done so far. But after about two months of Aging in the fridge. Tonight I broke out a wine glass and started enjoying the fruits of my labor. Probably one of the best looking wines I've ever made and although I think I can do it better The Taste ain't that bad either definitely a fun project to do! Thank you guys for all you do for your KZbin Community keep up the amazing videos and the great work!

[@MarcBienenfeld]

Thanks guys i successfully thanks to this vid just finished brewing wine from welch's and yes it's palatable, its still early morning so i only had a sip but ill be checking our some of your other videos for my next batch, really appreciate what you did here

[@sandrawermuth2357]

I am making this with white grape juice. I can't wait to see how it turns out. I have made it withe this grape juice and loved it!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

We only tried white grape a time or two. Never came out as we wanted.

[@louiel8711]

That Aldi juice makes such a wonderful wine versus the welch's juice, still drinkable it just tastes better faster. Also happens to be the first wine I ever made, great videos they are so helpful.

[@supermine291]

I like the welches but i use the 100% grape jucie versions. I did note adding wine acid belnd helped it. Need to try the aldi's jucie. Thanks for the comparison.

[@TheTriFyre]

Just letting you know that I am sharing this video with a friend to help spread the good word! She happens to live in Kissimmee, so her temperature should be yours! Thank you so much for this hobby that helps me in more ways than you know. Thank you Brian and Derica!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tomcrynock37]

I want to say thank you. I finally tried making my own wine and mead since I have bees and honey. You two have been fabulous help. My first batch of grape wine is delicious. I have two more batches of mead and an apple beverage finishing

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Wonderful!

[@ddbs25]

Did your Apple cider from store bought juice & bread yeast and homemade blowoff tube. No hydrometer during lockdown so checked SG by weight method relative to water. Got a clear cider with around 7% abv. Now I have a hydrometer, wine yeast and airlocks and things happening more scientifically. Thanks for everything 😃

[@alexcan669]

Awesome job guys! This method is exactly how I got into the hobby. Now 3 months in and 7 gal of different wines in the making I got the equipment (specially the airlocks lol)

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Nice work!

[@alexcan669]

I also used to do diy CO2 for my aquarium. But it wasn’t until I saw this channel that Brian and Derika really got me inspired and started on the hobby

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

I really appreciate the first-time-fly-blind approach. I want an easy try before I invest in some equipment.

[@garystuart6933]

Wow! No air lock. I never thought I'd see the day. Lol. Way to live on the edge.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Well, we're trying to introduce new brewers, so....

[@yeahsteeeve]

I had a party last night and served my first batch of sweet red wine. It was a big hit. Two 750ML bottles went very quickly.

[@geanawattiebhajan120]

Love this video. I don’t have all the technical equipments. My hubby want to start this as process first before he buys all the equipments

[@sniktripn7217]

Out of all the social media groups and pages and channels about wine making you guys have to be the most in-depth and informative I've found sofar and I've learnt quite a bit from you guys and I've been making mead's and fruit wines on and off for about 15 years now Ive really got back into it again and you guys are great teachers and one of the best sources of information and tips I've come across yet thankyou both so much

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Thank you, means a lot to hear that :)

[@shellmatheis5258]

I bet the Welch's Corp. is secretly delighted that this has become a thing. One of my favorite juices to brew is a cranberry-cherry blend.

[@shellmatheis5258]

@@GreenWitch1 Its funny, I tried white grape juice one time (since I tend to prefer white wines)and that had an odd flavor to me.

[@sonnelson3]

when making anything cranberry try using some cranberry sauce like 1/2 a cup per gal in addition to your recipe, it changes the flavor profile and tastes amazing 😉

[@EvBarney]

I just started a bottle of Cranberry-Pomegranate - but really want to try cranberry cherry. I saw one that was WHITE grape and cherry, and another that was concord grape black cherry. They are on my must try list along with a clear pear juice.

[@super_salty9189]

When I was a cheap B and couldn't afford the heavily inflated prices of airlocks, brew safe containers, hydrometers etc. What I used to do instead of an airlock, balloon or whatever. I just took a thin sharp tipped knife (a pairing knife is good) and slid it into the top of the plastic bottle lid. Not to make a hole. But to make an incision of two cleanly cut edges that were tight together. What that would do is guarantee that the gap was so tight that it would allow air to escape. But even water getting out was very hard. No worrying about the cap being too tight or too loose. No bugs. Easy and foolproof.

[@AdamFranklin500]

A great video for people not sure whether brewing is a hobby they want to commit to. After seeing how easy and fun it is I’m sure they’ll be buying the equipment and binge watching your videos. Its a fun hobby but you guys entertain us making the hobby even more enjoyable. To people who try this and think its a hobby they want to commit to and decide to buy the equipment, Brian & Derica wont let you down, their videos are superb and will help you make amazing brews for years to come, and you will enjoy the hobby even more so following their entertaining videos, so happy brewing 🍷👍🏻

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Thanks dude. We appreciate it.

[@AdamFranklin500]

CS Brews We appreciate the videos and the time you put into them 👍🏻

[@DocBrew69]

I really like that you condensed this into one video. Well done as usual.

[@mencken8]

When I was homebrewing, one of the easiest things I ever made was Apfelwein….because It’s just apple cider and champagne yeast, plus whatever kind of sugar boost is desired to pop up the ABV. Got 5 gallons of a cider from a local orchard (they said it was a blend of several apple varieties), sanitized a Better Bottle, put in 2 pounds of maltose (NOT sucrose, or table sugar), and a packet of Pasteur champagne yeast. Fermented out like a house afire, ended up with an SG of 1.000. Result was good, and very, very dry.

[@clm6309]

Derica has the greatest facial expressions.

[@johndheaton1]

This is my second time watching your video and am about to make some wine! But I thought I would like to say that from Myself and my Wife ...we love you guys! When I watch your video I feel like we have known you for a good while ...that speaks well of your authenticity. Keep up the great job on your vids.A big thank you from North of Houston Texas!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Thank you :). Glad you enjoy the show.

[@paulallerston3771]

Excellent first steps to brewing... you can't get any simpler than that and still get drinkable product :D

[@peterlazos1978]

Thank you guys for an eye opener. I followed your video some time ago and I got a terrific drop!!!! In my later fermentations I added a cup of tea ,all spice, sultanas and clover. Fantastic. I used brewers yeast. Cheers from Melbourne.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Awesome! Yeah, simple is still effective :)

[@josecarrales2842]

This basically, made me tear up. 😢 I was initially so intimated about making wine 🍷. In fact, that intimidation kept me from trying until my friend and fellow teacher, Brian J., said "were doing this." And he guided me through it step by step...then he moved away to another state. The first thing I did on my own was what I call in faux Spanish "vino chipas" ("vino cipas" in Italian). CHIPAS is pronounced "Cheap Ass," as in "cheap ass" wine. (Please forgive the inappropriate word) I figured if I could make drinkable wine at the lowest common level, I could do it with all the apparata! Thanks for this video.

[@tommylogan2201]

This is a great way to make a inexpensive wine I have alot of wine working at any given moment and I still do this exact wine for fun plus a decent taest.

[@Joeybagofdonuts76]

I do like this newer format you are using.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

It’s not for every video but we are attempting just two parts for each brew.

[@maxhime6760]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been searching looking for a good simple beginner guide. I had watched others and ran across this one after I had already mixed up my starter. I will save it and keep the notes to follow the steps. If all turns out good and we like it. I will invest in a little more gear.

[@davidcoupel7340]

The Alton Brown of home brewer's

[@georgecolby7488]

I really enjoy Monkey Shoulder! I think most brewers have seen a similar video featuring our favorite frugal grandpa, you know who I mean...I love that you folks encourage buying the right equipment and doing things well.

[@SeaWasp]

You guys are so sweet and wholesome and seriously funny! I just got into your videos, and had made a few meads throughout the last five years (literally could count them on two hands), but the idea that a bread yeast makes a good mead is very encouraging! That's all I've been using and recently made a very dry blackberry, clove, green tea mead that was unbelievable! I was skeptical about grape juice wines, previously, but may end up giving one a try. Dad joke abound - You guys are the bee's knees! Cheers! Edit and ps: TRBOS is one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. Hasn't gotten old!

[@rickpowell252]

Greetings from Thailand! Gave this a go with really good results - I've had worse wines in many a European restaurant. Many thanks!

[@DemonMage]

My personal favorite "hillbilly" wine (that's what we call this quick dirty wine) is actually Walmart white grape peach. It has a nice flavor after the fermentation is done.

[@EvBarney]

I'm laughing here. I have my very first bottle of white grape peach bubbling away. Nice to know I'm on the right track!

[@johnboy5235]

Same MY FIRST TRY THAT WAS MY PICK!, LoL 😉Hello from Arkansas

[@dennislundstrom2185]

We did this exact method on our first batch of wine. Turned out really good after the "skunk" smell and taste finally got out of it. Since then we have used 100%, no sugar added, fruit concentrate. Then we add water until we reached 1.110 OG. We wanted only the sugars brought to the party by 100% of the juice. We just started 3 batches last weekend. A grape, a crangrape, and a pineapple. We're excited to see how they turn out.

[@smyrna5]

Great video. Started my first bottle of wine ever a few days ago. Looking good so far.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Best of luck!

[@jeffreywoita408]

Just racked and chilled my first 2 bottles. Pretty impressed. Nice sipping wine. Fermenting two other different grape juices to see if I have a preference. Thanks for the information!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@chartanye]

When I think about wine making say 3-4 hundred years ago I wonder how clean or sanatized their equipment was

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Sure, but, it's going to ensure more success by being cleaner.

[@창녀줄리가청와대접수]

People 10,000 years ago prayed to gods before making alcohol. I mean that literally. They took it as sacred exercise, so they bathed and cleansed religiously to keep the evil spirits away. :)

[@shellmatheis5258]

Renaissance-Tudor times, brewing was the responsibility of the lady of the house. And they took great pains and pride in it.

[@supermine291]

Yup and most ancient wine was not as good as todays. Like beer brewing being in wood vats or open to the air, it could eventually go sour. That is why they experimented with boiling water in wooded casks and other things to improve it. If you want to drink soured wine/wine vinegar by all means do what you like.

[@NoahSpurrier]

I’ve done this quite a few times before. It’s really easy and it tasted pretty good. I didn’t add additional sugar. I’ll have to try that.

[@wgrillojr]

So shaking every couple of days is a good thing? If so is this during the entire fermentation process?

[@CitySteadingBrews]

I do it for the first couple of weeks, yep!

[@wgrillojr]

@@CitySteadingBrews Thank you! In the videos I have watched nobody touches on that. This is my first endeavor in making alcohol. Hoping this works out but if not I will try try again. I believe I have found a hobby I can enjoy, one that incorporates a bit of chemistry which allows me the enjoyment of the fruits of my labor.

[@wmluna381]

@@SirWussiePants Nice overview.

[@bentonx9063]

this video was the best wine home brew video , it just inspired me to make my own wine. the way you explain it made wine making seem like a valid hobby.

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Is is a valid hobby! 👍

[@Malphazar]

that "Damuch" Splash scared the crap out of me lol

[@PutitinDaramen]

I followed your video. turned out great. all I'd say is that it definitely needed more time. It kept going for three weeks, and after degassing and bottling, it recarbonated by the next week.

[@no1slisteninganyway]

It's bubbling away in the juice bottle. And I bought a damn airlock.

[@kava4335]

Thank you for explaining so well. My family usually makes wine for Christmas .. it’s a tradition. We usually use Concord grapes and this year I couldn’t find it anywhere...I was so bummed ... so happy now ..I’m going to try this method.

[@richardricomas8539]

From Trinidad and Tobago...been watching your videos abt a year now. So love this hobby.The bitters in the background made only in Trinidad. Currently I have batches of mango pineapple and grape being brewed.

[@CynCopeland-TheAnswerIsMeat]

Pretty confident home brewer here - essentially if it grows in my garden I try and make wine or other out of it ... Loving your channel and videos!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

That's a good way to go :)

[@M4st3r0fN0n3]

I just got done making this wine, it only took 10 days before the bubblage stopped. I swirled vigorously yesterday and let it settle out. It actually went dry 0.998 (roughly 7% abv) and it doesnt taste terrible. Its in the fridge and ill definitely be trying this again

[@LuisVazquez-hx3bk]

We used to make wine in the laboratory of my university when I was studying microbiology. We also made "friendship cake". Is a cake made of fermented fruits.

[@sweet1lew1968]

did it turned out lovely … added a cup of strong tea 1/2 c water and two tea bags … for tannins mouth feel… awesome had 1.110 turned out 1.000 but I prefer dry …

[@bretthyde2616]

Started my first 1/2 gallon batch watching this on Saturday. Used K1-V1116 from my local brew shop. Can’t wait for it to be done!!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

With that yeast, it will not come out the same. It will go completely dry. Just be aware. When you alter ingredients, it changes the outcome.

[@sherronnickel7648]

FIRST TIME I CANT WAIT TO TRY THIS THANKS A BUNCH I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING JUST LIKE THIS

[@pseudopathicus2524]

Keeping it simple is the key... you will be helpful to many ppl living in dry countries ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Well... it's not just about dry countries.

[@pseudopathicus2524]

@@CitySteadingBrews exactly but they need to see ur videos. Black label cost around 300 USD, wine for 150 USD even more in some countries where it is illegal. I wish I knew ur channel before when I was working there

[@pixeljoker8759]

I'm making white grape peach wine I'm in day 2 it's definitely fermenting right now I followed your recipe I will let y'all know how it goes

[@Jock609]

when I used to make red wine in a country where alcohol was not permitted 😉 I used to add one or two tea bags to the fermentation mixture to get that tannin taste. It does give the wine and extra body.

[@jkneathery]

I have watched several of your videos and have learned a lot about this hobby. You folks are great ambassadors of home brewing. I’m working on my 2nd batch of cider and first brew of wine. Thank you

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Wow, thank you!

[@homerslnkson691]

I made this wine 50 years ago also i used different flavors of kool-aid too they were ok good enough to drink drink

[@diablominero]

You can decant wine off sediment better if you pour out a long side of the bottle than if you pour out a short side.

[@brianfraser7848]

Thanks for this I know this has been said a multitude of times but I am a fan of smart no bullshit procedures and I am hooked of this .

[@Batsnang]

I have the gallon jar with an airlock, bread yeast, sugar, and all-natural passionfruit juice, but no hydrometer, auto-siphon, or food-safe sanitization solution. So I guess I'm somewhere in the middle! Will be doubling this recipe and using my airlock. Can't wait to try it. If I enjoy, I'll be investing the $30 or so for the aforementioned additions. Thanks for this!

[@MrKongatthegates]

get some wine yeast first thing

[@michaellclayton]

First off...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the channel. I watch a new video everyday. I wanted to share a story I thought you would find amusing. I made a batch of this stuff but slightly different...IE, used a 1 gal carboy for primary, used grape juice, 1.5 lbs of sugar, and added raisins for taste and texture (Used Red Star Premier Classic- Red Package) Starting gravity of ~1.113. This worked a little TOO well...lol. I got greedy and didn't leave enough head space (just above the shoulder). A raisin piece was pushed up by C02 and clogged my airlock, pressure built and long story short I was cleaning sticky must off my ceiling and floor in my basement. I was able to save the brew after cleanup and so far, so good, no "bugs" got in. 3 days now into primary and the yeast have calmed down (less violent), really excited to see how this finishes after the mishap. Keep up the good work, you guys keep me learning!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Oooh, yeah, exploding raisin bit. Never fun.

[@B-run702]

as a squire of jack daniels i must say thats nice placement of the good old spirit!

[@IrateP1rate]

Greetings Derica and Brian! Long time fan, and stalker of videos haha. This is my first time commenting, as well as my first fermentation ever, and I just wanted to tell you I had great success with my very first simple sweet red following your process in a 1 gal carboy. I used 71b instead of bread yeast, but the numbers ended up about the same in the end. I also added half an orange peel, well cleaned with all the pith sliced off, as well as 1c dark black tea for tannin. Starting gravity was 1.121 and it finished at 1.020 just under 14% alc. I started it 7/8 and I racked off the lees in to wide mouth 7/19, and I am gonna leave it there for a week just to settle any sediment left behind and off gas a bit before bottling. Thank you so much for the time you spend making videos, you are both incredibly informative, and you don't waste time with unnecessary additives making this a fun, and simple process to enjoy :) Much Love from WA Josh

[@andrewbigelow4472]

Ty guys for answering my last comment this video shows me exactly what I needed to know to find out if I want to invest and go further. You guys rock

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Happy to help!

[@sirlinkthefourth6755]

Thank you again, starting my second brew and needed to remember the preservatives to watch out for

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Glad to be of help!

[@Orwellian-Purple-Grapes-1984]

I'm trying this bread yeast right now with the organic pear juice I got for Christmas. Didn't add any sugar because I prefer low alcoholic content. Wish me luck!🤞🏻

[@whozac]

Hello yall! Just bottled my first (successful)? Attempt of store bought juice. It's a cranberry pomegranate. I used bread yeast to ferment. Startimg gravity was 1.114. Final was 1.022. Pretty sweet. My question is this. What should it taste like right now? Its sweet for sure and has a little bite and an odd taste. Footy? Lol. Not horrible but just curious what a newly made wine should taste like. Thanks for all your videos. Looking forward to my apple strawberry thats going right now.

[@seamus6387]

First mead I ever made, honey, bead yeast, a little tea, water. Put it all in a big water bottle with a "sports cap" that was just barely open. Stuck it in a closet and forgot about it. Once it was clear it was done. It wasn't horrible but it did take a long time.

[@wavedsky2060]

I started a very similar wine to this 2 days ago, based on your old video. About 8 hours in it completely foamed over, like about enough to fill a glass. Need to get some blow off valves when the brew shops stock again (we've had very limited stock of anything for a while now)

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

I got my Airlocks. 3 in use. That Apple juice was good, and Gone now. I really like a sip at night before bed. It is what i needed. :) Thank you

[@shaunmorrison3051]

Excellent video, I was just talking to a friend yesterday about the process and have just sent them the link to this!! This will explain stuff so much better than I could and will show just how easy it can be in the beginning.

[@garth-anthonythompson3379]

Hey guys. One more thing. I've also been growing my own hops for a few years with future plans of brewing. Don't ask me what type I got em at Lidl years ago. I was wondering about using them in my beer brew, specifically the amount?. Seeing as my fresh hops (or some I dehydrated and froze) are different from packaged store bought. I know you guys don't brew beer to often but I figured to ask about "wet hopping"...... I believe that's the term. I have started to brew for the first time this year and using what I cultivate myself gives a different type of pride. Thanks again.

[@guihoffmannctba]

Hello guys, how you doing? My first brew (my version of vikings blood) is already ready and bottlened. Although you told me not to get higher abv I did it anyway with ec1118 ang got impressive 21,9 degrees. I put ginger and cinamon with the hibiscus. Absolutly awesome! Wish I could sent you a bottle of this precious liquid but i'm in brazil

[@SnareTrapSurvive]

Nice to see this. I am doing the same thing right now but on the cap I am using a thin cloth beneath the cap and a small hole drilled in the cap to allow venting. Love your channel by the way.

[@charlesfoleysr6610]

Speaking of the funnel, not having help, I bend a tooth pick to a 90° angle then stick it in along side the funnel end in the bottle top.

[@rickiechang5748]

I like this. You went from beginning to end. It left out questions, I might have had. Thank you.

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

Love your simple idea --brilliant 00!! this is Africa --do not have fancy additives -like tannins /sorbate /,filters /acids --etc etc so this is very easy --wine from available items like sugar and yeast 00---thankyou --exactly right for idiots like me !

[@WilliamTomFrank]

I’ve brewed beer for a while and quite enjoyed it. I recently got a few wine kits and your videos have helped me out a lot.

[@moonray1965]

Hello guys! I just REALLY love your channel. I discovered it about 3 weeks ago while looking at the possibility of wine making as a hobby. I'm retired and bored! LOL! I am currently day 7 of this recipe and I am bubbling away! I have went on Amazon and ordered some airlocks and other things off your links. Thank you so much for making your videos in a way that all of us novices can understand. YOU 2 ROCK!

[@thewhitedevilfromthebible5899]

Retired and bored oh how I can’t wait to say that 😊

[@meridithmalone5389]

Ok... Here is the beginning for me, I'm so excited!!

[@CitySteadingBrews]

Awesome! Welcome aboard and as always, here if you run into problems :)

[@meridithmalone5389]

Ok... My grape turned out awesome. I'm just now racking the basic Mead (it's super tasty at 3 months) and now I'm rewatching to make more cheap wine....because why not?! Can you do the same with white grape juice? Do you use the same amount of sugar??

[@TheRedneckGamer1979]

Yea, welch's concord grapejuice works well for any kind of grape wine in my experience.

[@necraeclipse589]

Hey guys! Actually using this to do my first brew! Was going to do a pyment but still waiting on a few key components (starsand and autosyphen to be specific) wish me luck!