General

"Cold-crashing?" "Racking?" What do all these terms mean?

If you've already seen the posts in the First Pour Club or Club Brewsy, you might have noticed so...

Picking Out the Juice

What kind of juice do you recommend using for a foolproof first batch?

If this is your very first batch, we definitely recommend going with any variety of cranberry jui...

Can I use juice cocktail? Can I use juice that needs to be refrigerated? Does it have to be 100% juice?

You can use any kind of juice — it doesn't have to be 100% juice. You could even use Gatorade! An...

What kind of juices should I use if I like a bold, dry red?

For those delicious bold, dry reds, we have a few go-tos. 1) You can use a wine grape juice star...

What kind of juice makes a good Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio?

For our white wine lovers, we recommend using white-cranberry peach juice! It may sound like an i...

Will fruit nectar work for Brewsy?

We'd recommend skipping the nectar, or any smoothie-like drink, and going for the juice variety i...

Will sugar-free juice work for Brewsy?

The short answer is technically, yes! If you're a big fan of a certain sugar-free juice, you can ...
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Setting Up Your Equipment

What kind of container should I use?

Any food-safe container is perfectly fine, and you can use either plastic or glass, or even just ...

How can I make sure that my batch of brewsy stays warm enough?

Don’t worry too much — the yeast generate their own heat, so your temps don’t necessarily need to...

Should I use the entire brewsy bag for my creation? / Can I split the Brewsy bag?

You'll need the whole bag, even if you’re making a smaller batch.Wine yeast is only one ingredie...

What should I do if the airlock doesn't fit?

The airlock’s purpose is to let carbonation out and not let anything else in. So if it doesn’t fi...

Adding The Sugar

Can I make sugar-free or keto wine with Brewsy?

Yes! You can make sugar-free and keto wine with Brewsy ☺️ First, choose a juice to use. Certain j...

Do I need to add sugar to Brewsy Reserves?

Nope, no need to add any sugar to the Reserves. Most juice doesn't have enough natural sugar to g...

Can I use brown sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, or honey in place of sugar?

Yes! Just give your fermentation 2 - 3 extra days. The yeast needs more time to process these mor...

Can I use monkfruit, Splenda, or Stevia in place of sugar?

Calorie-free sweeteners can't replace sugar, because the yeast needs a caloric sugar to produce a...

Why is it sometimes necessary to pour a bit of juice out before getting started?

If you have the same amount of juice as your container, the drink designer will tell you to pour ...

How should I decide what sweetness level to make my wine?

When deciding how sweet you'd like your wine on the drink designer, consider two things: 1. Your ...

Making Mead, Soda, and Seltzers

Can I make mead with Brewsy?

Yes! Mead — or honey wine — is one of our favorite drinks to make with Brewsy. Check out our r...

Can I use soda to make a hard soda?

To all of our adventurous spirits out there — yes, you can totally make a hard soda.You'll want t...

Can I make hard kombucha with Brewsy?

Brewsy can't make kombucha from scratch, but you CAN make hard kombucha if you’ve already made so...