Yeast & Fermentation

Technique

Cool Fermentations

Want to preserve the delicate aromas in your white wines? Learn these hot tips for running a cool fermentation.

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I have about 30 gallons (114 L) of Cabernet Franc in 5-gallon (19-L) carboys that have a small yellow ring in the neck. Do you have any suggestions?

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How do you know if it’s too late to add MLF?

Understanding Yeasts

Technique

Choosing A Wine Yeast Strain

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The MLF manufacturer’s instructions say the wine should be less than 15 ppm. Isn’t that risking spoilage?

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Egg White Fining, Malolactic Levels: Wine Wizard

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Can you make wine out of anything?

Wine-wizard

I recently inadvertently added the wrong yeast to a new batch of frozen Chardonnay juice.

Liquid Yeast for Home Winemakers

Article

Country Wine Yeast: Tips from the Pros

Two pros give their recommendations on the best yeast strains for country wines.

Article

Maintaining Fermentation Temperatures

Maintaining the temperature of the fermentation is easier than you might think.

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Refermentation, malo on the move: Wine Wizard

Keeping Fermentations Cool

How Yeast is Made

What the Pros Think When They Choose Yeast

How Kit Manufacturers Choose Yeast

Article

Wild Yeast: The Pros and Cons of Spontaneous Fermentation

Making wine with wild yeast has been a source of debate for many because of its unpredictable nature. Should you make your wine from wild ye

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I made 15 gallons (57 L) of wine in my basement and it won’t finish fermenting. Help!

Article

Same Grape. Different Yeasts

The sensory profile of a wine is its calling card, its résumé and its history. A case study on Chardonnay reveals the impact that differen

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If a yeast packet says it makes 1–5 gallons (3.8–19L) of wine, what would be the difference between using it for 1 gallon or for 5?

Technique

Picking the Proper Wine Yeast: Tips from the Pros

Delestage Fermentation: Techniques

Wine-wizard

How can I keep my fermenters cool during hot weather?

Evaporative Cooling