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  • Youngpup90 May 17, 2011 @ 8:18 am | delete
    What is the dandelion wine supposed to smell like after primary fermentation? I am afraid of the wine turning on me because it kind of smells like old bananas. also I do not have an automatic syphon (sp?) but I was told it is ok to use a funnel with cheesecloth to rack the wine. is this true?
  • WineMakerPro May 20, 2011 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    opps just typed a whole note to you and deleted it by mistake!!! Well, do not worry about the aroma, it will mellow after the fermentation begins to slow and you remove the dandelion petals and other ingredients floating around. (did you sanitize your must before pitching your yeast?) Also, it is OKAY to use a funnel and cheesecloth. However, you will have be careful of two things: try not to mix up any of the sediment resting on the bottom, and do your best to mix as little air into the wine as you can... too much air mixed in might oxidize your wine and produce some off flavors.
  • youngpup90 May 13, 2011 @ 10:50 am | delete
    I would like to know if when you rack the wine the first time do you take any of the dandelion or raisins into the secondary container with the wine or just the wine? thanks
  • WineMakerPro May 13, 2011 @ 5:06 pm | delete
    Hey there youngpup! Thanks for stopping by. After your primary fermentation, you do not need to worry about keeping any of the ingredients in the wine. In fact, it is advisable to remove them, as the yeast has used up most all that it can after the primary fermentation is complete.
  • Charlene Apr 22, 2011 @ 10:01 am | delete
    I found a field to pick my dandilions from. Yeah! Thanks for the information you have provided; I can tell you love making wine. I would love suggestions on the best type of fermenting vessel(s) as I am completely new to this. My great-grandmother used to make dandilion wine but I don't know the particulars. You provide a lot of information but I am concerned about the racking and other possible nuiances. Thanks!
  • WineMakerPro May 13, 2011 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    Hi there Charlene! Thanks for visiting my lens. Racking the wine can be a nuisance, but you should only have to do it once or twice. Generally, with my dandelion wine, I rack it once after it has fermented for several weeks, just to get it out of the primary fermenter. Once it is in the secondary fermenter (glass carboy), I only rack it if it develops a thick layer of sediment on the bottom and I need to clarify it.

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