Bordertown U-Brew    
   
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Frequently Asked Questions
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General FAQ's
  1. Can I show up to bottle my product without an appointment?
    No. We need at least 24 hours notice to prepare your product to be bottled, if you had not previously made a bottling appointment when you initially made your product.
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  2. What are your hours of operation?
    We are open from 11 am until 8 pm Monday through Thursday Friday from 11 am until 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am until noon. We are closed on Saturdays during long weekends.
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  3. Is it ok to miss my bottling date?
    No. We realize that life happens, and it is hard to forecast your schedules 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Therefore if you cannot keep your scheduled appointment, please call us ahead of time to re-book. Your wine will actually start to "break down" if left here filtered in our containers for too long.
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  4. Can I make wine or beer to offer for sale at a special event?
    No. Any beer or wine you make can not be sold. You can however make wine to put on tables at Religious events such as weddings, etc. A liquor licence is required for such activities and can be downloaded from the A.G.C. website or picked up at a local liquor store.( you should allow 2 to 3 weeks for license to be approved)
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Wine FAQ's
  1. How many different wines are available at Bordertown U-Brew?
    We try to keep a stock of about 60 - 65 different varieties of wines on site at all times. Our supplier has about 100 more wines to choose from, that we will special order for you when needed. For a full viewing of the wines we carry you can see them at www.vineco.on.ca
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  2. What does it cost to make a batch of wine?
    We have 3 pricing categories at Bordertown. For wines made on the premise, we sell our 7.5 litre wine kits for $99.50, our 10 litre wine kits for $109.50 and our 16 litre wine kits for $135.00. All prices include corks and taxes.
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  3. How should I store my wine once I take it home?
    When you return home with your bottled wine, you should let it stand for a few days before you lay it on it's side. Once you lay the bottles down, you should try to store it at about 55°F (15ºC) with as little temperature variation as possible, in a dark place with no vibrations.
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  4. Does my wine kit come with labels?
    Wine labels still come in the premium wine kits, but not the regular 7.5 litre kits. We do have a label making machine that can quickly print out custom labels for $5.95+tax for 30 labels
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  5. When I make a batch of wine do I have to crush grapes?
    No. Here at Bordertown, we found it next to impossible to get the red grape stains off of our feet, so we began using wine kits from Vineco. The advantage of a kit is that it is easier to handle (less weight) the grapes are already processed, and the final product is much more consistant from batch to batch.
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Beer FAQ's
  1. Do I need an appointment to start a batch of beer?
    Yes, an appointment is always recommended and appreciated. The cut off time to start brewing beer is three hours before closing, Monday through Friday.
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  2. How long does it take to make a batch of beer?
    To make a batch of beer it takes approximately 1.5 hours to brew. Our staff then takes care of the process during fermentation, chilling, filtering and carbonating, which takes approximately 2 weeks. After this time, you return to bottle your batch. The time to bottle depends on how fast you work, but typially it is about 1 hour.
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  3. How much beer does a batch make?
    About 12 gallons or 48 litres. The equivalent of almost six cases of beer store bottles.
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  4. How much does it cost to make a batch of beer?
    A basic batch of beer costs $99.50 to start, then the price is adjusted upwards depending on any premium ingredients that are added.
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  5. What kind of beer can I brew?
    We have about 100 different recipes to choose from. They go from a light lager to a dark ale. You can brew almost anything you'd like.
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