By Richard Hood and Nick Moyle
Published 2024
The archetypal image of home wine making is the demijohn (carboy). Traditionally glass, but also available in plastic, these vessels contain the liquid and are where most fermentation happens. They’re fairly inexpensive and are a common feature of secondhand shops and car boot sales. We use a 4.5-litre (1-gallon) demijohn. Other key items are as follows…
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