Dave, Desiree, Beer & Wine

Random thoughts from the world's cutest beer couple

What are those packets anyway?

| January 30, 2010

Wine kits are a very popular way to make wine.  I love them. Why? Well, wine kits have everything you need to make six gallons of wine.  All the ingredients, finings and stabilizers are included.  Hey, they even include the instructions at no extra charge. Another reason I love making wines from kits is because [...]

Summer is a great time to make wine.

| July 10, 2009

Wine Ingredients Kits With the summer months upon us and the heat off the scale, especially here in Tulsa Oklahoma, many homebrewers take a vacation from brewing beer. Why? Well, warmer temps mean warmer fermentation which leads to fruity esters and off-flavors. So what’s a lonely fermenting bucket to do? Make wine! Wine yeasts have [...]

Are wine kits created equal?

| April 11, 2009

Well, not really but that doesn’t mean the most expensive kits are the best for you. There are several differences to look at when deciding what kind of kit to make.  Timeframe, desired body and wine complexity are the big factors when choosing a kit. Wine kits are typically referred to as 4-week, 6-week and [...]