Check this out. If you don't speak French, this is a video of a guy who is explaning how to disgorge a bottle of champagne without freezing the plug. this is apparently how it was done in the old days.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/162448
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No not realy. I hope to learn though. Guy who sent me the link speaks French, and kindly explained it to me.Snowman wrote:John, you speak French?
John
Cheers!
John Monaghan
"If your feelings were grapes I would crush them. And then, after fermentation, drink them down. And quite possibly later, throw them up again."
John Monaghan
"If your feelings were grapes I would crush them. And then, after fermentation, drink them down. And quite possibly later, throw them up again."
i didnt read through all of this thread,
so remember that when you read my suggestion.
given the cost of shipped EMPTY champagne
bottles, would it be better to buy cases of cheap
champagne - have a party - drink the champagne
and clean the bottles for the project?
even bad champagne works in mamosas.
so remember that when you read my suggestion.
given the cost of shipped EMPTY champagne
bottles, would it be better to buy cases of cheap
champagne - have a party - drink the champagne
and clean the bottles for the project?
even bad champagne works in mamosas.
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The cheapest "consumable" champagne that I know of is Ballatore, and calling it consumable is often a topic of debate. I would not serve it in my home to be sure. Still, a bottle of Ballatore is $7, and even with the %10 discount, I doubt that this would be any cheaper than having bottles shipped. Not to mention the only added "benefit" will be cleaning a bunch of bottles with an unbearable hangover.
My 4 cents
John
My 4 cents
John
Cheers!
John Monaghan
"If your feelings were grapes I would crush them. And then, after fermentation, drink them down. And quite possibly later, throw them up again."
John Monaghan
"If your feelings were grapes I would crush them. And then, after fermentation, drink them down. And quite possibly later, throw them up again."
Barry,
Also, we would end up w/ a bunch of different bottles that possibly, most likely take different sized corks or bottles that arent true champagne bottles. Different sizes cause trouble w/ consistency. And on disengorgement day, your asking for big trouble if you dont have bottles that arent exactly the same. Besides that....i hate champagne
Also, we would end up w/ a bunch of different bottles that possibly, most likely take different sized corks or bottles that arent true champagne bottles. Different sizes cause trouble w/ consistency. And on disengorgement day, your asking for big trouble if you dont have bottles that arent exactly the same. Besides that....i hate champagne
Just call me Andy!
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
wheres that at??philip wrote:The cheapest I know of is J. Lorel. Usually less than $4 a bottle.
Just call me Andy!
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
cheap bubbly
thats what i was talking about, cheap stuff at $4 or less per bottle.
can find it in many places around town. talk to jeff j. about it.
as for the taste, unlike john, i have not developed
a sophisticated pallet for champagne. ive had stuff
that went $15-20 per bottle, but was unable to appreciate
the subtle differences - especially when mixed with oj.
so if you guys decide to go this route and need help
"getting rid" of the stuff, let me know.
can find it in many places around town. talk to jeff j. about it.
as for the taste, unlike john, i have not developed
a sophisticated pallet for champagne. ive had stuff
that went $15-20 per bottle, but was unable to appreciate
the subtle differences - especially when mixed with oj.
so if you guys decide to go this route and need help
"getting rid" of the stuff, let me know.
I have decided not to tackle this project in the volumes i was once excited about doing. I reprioritized some projects and decided to do a 10g batch only. I will post prices for bottles for those still interested and if someone else wants to prop yeast and start a second 10g. they are more than welcome too.
I will barely have time to build 1 riddling rack, so the second rack can be up to another person to do if they feel like doing so. I currently have yeast ready to go in about 1 month.
Sorry for backing out on the volumes but i wont have as much time or the funds id like to put into this project. The new brewery will be taking up most of my left over energy. Anybody else can step up and i would be glad to help out...Cheers...
Andy
I will barely have time to build 1 riddling rack, so the second rack can be up to another person to do if they feel like doing so. I currently have yeast ready to go in about 1 month.
Sorry for backing out on the volumes but i wont have as much time or the funds id like to put into this project. The new brewery will be taking up most of my left over energy. Anybody else can step up and i would be glad to help out...Cheers...
Andy
Just call me Andy!
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough
Lupulin Threshold Shift
lupulin threshold shift \lu·pu·lin thresh·old shift\ n
1. When a once extraordinarily hoppy beer now seems pedestrian.
2. The phenomenon a person has when craving more bitterness in beer.
3. The long-term exposure to extremely hoppy beers; if excessive or prolonged, a habitual dependence on hops will occur.
4. When a "Double IPA" just is not enough