First, check to make sure that your juice doesn't contain an ingredient called "potassium sorbate." it will kill the yeast! Then, double-check to make sure you added enough sugar (you should have added at least a cup or more) and added your Brewsy bag.
All good on that front? Then don't worry — you’ll just want to warm your brew up a little more and let it ferment for a few more days. Some brews are finicky, and need a little more warmth to get started than others. This will give the yeast more energy and time to turn all that sugar into alcohol.
🛁 The best way to quickly warm up your brew is with a short water bath. Place your jug in warm water, and run it under the kitchen sink. Then, plug your drain and let your wine enjoy a quick warm water bath for about 20 minutes. You’re going to want the water to be around 85°F — warm, but not hot to the touch.
After that, you can insulate it with a blanket or two, or with an insulated grocery bag or lunch box, to keep all that newly-generated heat in. Let it ferment for 3 to 4 more days. Before you move it to the fridge, be sure to taste-test again for sweetness to make sure it's not too sweet. If it's still too sweet for you, you can let it go for another 2 days.
The flavor will develop massively in the fridge, but the sweetness will stay the same — so you'll want to make sure it tastes good to you before you stop the fermentation by putting it in the fridge!
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