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After taste-testing, it still tastes way too sweet/ it seems like it didn't work. What should I do?Updated 23 days ago

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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