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Brew UK Forum » Forum: Wine Recipes - Recent Posts http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Brew UK Forum » Forum: Wine Recipes - Recent Posts en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:50:47 +0000 y-no on "Blackberry and apple wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-and-apple-wine#post-30402 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:46:25 +0000 y-no 30402@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ thanks for the quick response oldbrewer...this has cleared things up for me...really helpful...this is going to be the one i'll try first..sounds great,and of course i'll let you know how i get on with it.....slainte! oldbrewer on "Blackberry and apple wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-and-apple-wine#post-30019 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:03:23 +0000 oldbrewer 30019@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi y-no I use a one gallon demijohn, normally glass. I have not used plastic for wine, maybe others here can advise on that. There does tend to be a large quantity of sediment so I start everything off on a fermentation bucket and rack it off after a few days when the heavy staff drops out. For the sodium metabisulphate I use a small spoon liberated from MacDonalds (I think they now use wooden sticks), this gives less than a little finger nail size of measure (sorry about the basic measure). This needs to be done at the liquidising stage or the liquidiser introduces too much oxygen and the whole thing goes a dark brown. The apples can't be sterilised by boiling as this releases large quantities of pectin and detracts from the flavour. The sulphur will disipate in a couple of days, but I introduce the pectolase as soon as the berrys are crushed in the apple juice. Half the sugar goes in after a couple of days and the yeast as soon as it is desolved. When fermentation is vigurously underway rack the liquid from the sediment and put in the demijohn. The remainder of the sugar can be introduced at a later stage when fermentation reduces. There will be more sediment and a second racking may be neccessary. It took several trys for this, but when finished and mature it tastes like a good claret with a lot of attitude. While the wine is in a fermentation bucket I cover with a cloth soaked in a solution of sodium metabisulphate to keep the dreaded vinegar fly at bay. Mark on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29983 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:27:46 +0000 Mark 29983@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ No mate just DELBOYS tap lol <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> BUT i think they have had riots there <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29981 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:25:45 +0000 seamus48 29981@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Do they have springs (in the water sense) in Peckham? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29978 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:22:39 +0000 Mark 29978@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Think i'll stick to Peckham Springwater. LUVVLY JUBBLY <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_razz.gif" title=":P" class="bb_smilies" /> seamus48 on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29976 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:14:00 +0000 seamus48 29976@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Have never tasted it so I can't say if it's worth the trouble or not but the comment that it tastes like a wet paper bag isn't selling it to me. If I can achieve the same effect by just sucking on a paper bag why would I want to wait weeks for a brew to be ready? In fact...... yarp, just been in the kitchen and tried it... it's rank. Perhaps it depends on the bag? Although.... thinks... maybe I could sell paper bags as 'Instant Silver Birch Sap Wine'??? It's genius! A master plan... Mwahhaa haa ha... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29973 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:04:53 +0000 Mark 29973@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I think i agree with Seamus, what is the bloody point of going to all this trouble <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> henryallison on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29965 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:12:27 +0000 henryallison 29965@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ a good way to know when the sap is rising is that the leaf buds are beginning to form. and birch sap wine is very good indeed! Sqiffy on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29956 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:48:45 +0000 Sqiffy 29956@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>There is apparently a short timeframe to do this though it seems to be in late Feb-March that the sap is rising.</blockquote> I believe the window is only two or three days long. During this period the sap will flow out but either side of this it will slowly drip. If you get the timing right you can harvest a good quantity of sap. My neighbour gave me 3/4 gallon he tapped last year in one day. I've heard you need to use the sap within 24 hours or the wine will turn out cloudy. If you take too much sap from a single tree you run a high risk of killing it, though it may take a few years to die. Estimates as to the safe amount and frequency of tapping seem to vary widely though all sources agree that you should only tap a well established, healthy, tree. As grmski said it is imperative that the bore hole is properly plugged after tapping. It is difficult to tell when a tree is ripe for tapping as the sap will rise in trees in the south of the country a couple of weeks earlier than those in the north. Downy birch looks very similar to silver birch but the sap has a bitter taste and therefore it is not advisable to tap. seamus48 on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29951 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:45:22 +0000 seamus48 29951@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Why would anyone wanna drink something that tastes like a wet paper bag? <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_question.gif" title=":?:" class="bb_smilies" /> grmski on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29949 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:20:15 +0000 grmski 29949@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well - if you don't have a silver birch but know where some are you need to ask the owner if you can tap their tree. Simply drill a hole in the trunk about waist high and stick a stick into the hole and hang a bucket off it leave it overnight. Remove the stick and plug the hole (to avoid killing the tree). There is apparently a short timeframe to do this though it seems to be in late Feb-March that the sap is rising. saracen on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29945 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:04:03 +0000 saracen 29945@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Did they mention where you might find, and how you might collect, a gallon of birch sap?.... without trespassing, growing your own, buying a chainsaw or annoying the local park keeper? grmski on "Silver Birch Sap Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/silver-birch-sap-wine#post-29943 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:44:38 +0000 grmski 29943@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I can't take any credit (or abuse) for this. I saw the recipe in todays Guardian and thought it might be of interest to someone here. Birch sap tastes almost exactly like water – but the freshest water you have ever tasted, with just a hint of sweetness (0.7% sugar is the highest I have ever found). It does not keep very long – about four days in the fridge – so use it as soon as you can. Here is how you make the wine. 4.5 litres of birch sap 200ml white grape juice concentrate Juice from two lemons 1.2 kg white sugar Sachet white wine yeast Yeast nutrient – follow instructions on packet Gently heat the sap in a pan with the lid on to 75C and keep at that temperature for 20 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the sugar until it is dissolved. Closely cover the pan and allow to cool. Transfer to a fermentation bucket and add the lemon juice, grape juice concentrate, yeast and yeast nutrients. Keep the bucket closely covered for five days then siphon into a demi-john, fit the bubble-trap and leave for about two months. Rack-off into a fresh demi-john and bottle when it is all nice and clear. This stuff goes bad for a pastime, so be extra careful making sure everything is sterile and the bottles well sealed. The flavour? Light, dry, fruity, with a faint piquancy of wet paper bag. y-no on "Blackberry and apple wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-and-apple-wine#post-29897 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:39:52 +0000 y-no 29897@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ hi there oldbrewer....i love the sound of this recipe and have decided i'm going to have a go at it...problem is i'm very new to wine making and so far i've only been using kits, so forgive me please if i sound stupid, but you mention adding a "little sodium metabisulphite and citric acid" to stop oxidation.....how much is a "little" and also what size of a demijohn do i use...apparently they come in different sizes...at present i'm only using plastic f.v's are they ok?....sorry again if i'm coming across sounding more than a bit thick but like i said i'd really like to have a go at this one, so just need a bit of clarification on this. wildbrew on "Ribena juice wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ribena-juice-wine#post-29492 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:46:00 +0000 wildbrew 29492@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi beerlover1983: thats why you have to boil cordial ribena,to kill of all the preservatives that stop the yeast working. I only used half a bottle to make a gallon with the rest of the ingredients,so its not to sweet <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> beerlover1983 on "Ribena juice wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ribena-juice-wine#post-29486 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:56:41 +0000 beerlover1983 29486@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Well i did make the riben wine with the cordial type ribena but i went wrong somewhere (well it stopped fermenting and i couldnt get it restarted )But i ended up with a very sweet desert wine. Need to have another crack at it really. wildbrew on "Ribena juice wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ribena-juice-wine#post-29481 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:09:23 +0000 wildbrew 29481@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi grmski: I made two gallons of Ribena cordial wine last year and it was very tasty <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> so this year i am using ribena juice drink,so i dont have to boil it before i can use it. grmski on "Ribena juice wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ribena-juice-wine#post-29479 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:48:56 +0000 grmski 29479@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ So beer lover you've made the ribena wine, have you tasted it at all yet? beerlover1983 on "Ribena juice wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ribena-juice-wine#post-29478 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:45:47 +0000 beerlover1983 29478@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>I reckon we should have a dedicated wildbrew recipe section, so many awesome recipes</blockquote> +1 Nath on "Ribena juice wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ribena-juice-wine#post-29459 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:38:42 +0000 Nath 29459@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I reckon we should have a dedicated wildbrew recipe section, so many awesome recipes. I salute you sir! grmski on "Ribena juice wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ribena-juice-wine#post-29445 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:40:47 +0000 grmski 29445@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Wildbrew - I've seen a load of your recipes and thought that they sound great...but Ribena Wine! Can it possibly taste good? wildbrew on "Ribena juice wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ribena-juice-wine#post-29433 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:34:29 +0000 wildbrew 29433@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ingredients to make one gallon. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> 1lt-Ribena juice drink ( NOT cordial ) 1lt-red grape juice. 1kg-sugar. 1tsp-GP yeast compound. water. Method: dissolve the sugar in 1lt of water in a pan,then leave to cool,when cool add to your demijohn with the Ribena and grape juice top up with cold tap water add the yeast and the airlock, and fully ferment out. when fermenting as stopped rack and leave to mature for at least 6 months. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> John_McC on "A gallon of wine for under £2" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/a-gallon-of-wine-for-under-2#post-28246 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:07:06 +0000 John_McC 28246@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Just used youngs high alcohol yeast around a tea spoon straight into the vimto no starter but did boil the vimto to boil off any preservatives etc first, starts fermenting next day. First time I tried it ended up around 14.5%abv but sweet with the reduce sugar it made it dryer much more to my liking. beerlover1983 on "A gallon of wine for under £2" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/a-gallon-of-wine-for-under-2#post-28237 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:04:31 +0000 beerlover1983 28237@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ What yeast did you use out of intrest and did you do a starter.As i did similar recipe cj berry one ribena wine that too called for alot of sugar. It even stopped fermenting andni couldnt restart it i ended up with a very sweet desert wine. John_McC on "A gallon of wine for under £2" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/a-gallon-of-wine-for-under-2#post-28227 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:03:57 +0000 John_McC 28227@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sorry for the delay in the reply, but have made 2 gallons to date and the 3rd is on the go. it's very pleasant to drink and as good as some shop bought wine! Only thing I'd change is reduce the sugar to just 500g as the first batch was to strong and very sweet. Don't know how the taste would change with age as it never last long enough to know <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" /> but going to keep a gallon on the the go as a cheep house wine, would highly recommend as a cheep party/get together wine Greg on "Blackberry and apple wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-and-apple-wine#post-27398 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:52:07 +0000 Greg 27398@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sounds good to me. Bring on the berries <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "Blackberry and apple wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-and-apple-wine#post-27359 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:09:33 +0000 Nath 27359@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice! Thanks for the recipe. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> oldbrewer on "Blackberry and apple wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-and-apple-wine#post-27354 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:12:00 +0000 oldbrewer 27354@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I began making this wine many years ago when I had access to a large general orchard. It produces a full bodied red. INGEDIENTS 4lb blackberries 10lb mixed windfall apples 1lb raisins 3 ½ lb sugar (invert sugar preferably) Sodium metabisulphite Citric acid pectolase METHOD Note: this recipe does not use boiling water therefore strict hygiene is a must. Put the blackberries in a fermentation bin and crush. Chop the apples and liquidise (a little sodium metabisulphite and citric acid will stop the resultant juice from oxidising and turning brown. Add the apple juice to the blackberries with the chopped raisins. Once the sulphur dioxide has subsided add the pectolase, cover and leave 24 hours before adding the sugar. When the sugar has dissolved fully add a good red wine yeast. The mixture will foam up quite a bit when fermentation gets underway, just needs stirring a few times. Strain and fill a demijohn to the neck adjusting level with cold, boiled water if required. Ph may require adjustment as this is dependant on the apples. Fermentation can be an extended period and the resultant wine needs to mature in the bottles for several months. syejohnwilliams on "A gallon of wine for under £2" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/a-gallon-of-wine-for-under-2#post-27328 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:27:22 +0000 syejohnwilliams 27328@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ what ammount did you make? and was it any good? wildbrew on "pearl barley wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/pearl-barley-wine#post-27034 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:32:17 +0000 wildbrew 27034@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ started 2 gallons of pearl barley wine, but use 2lt of white grape juice instead of 1kg of raisins. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Sqiffy on "Dried Elderberry Wine Recipe" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/dried-elderberry-wine-recipe#post-26054 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:12:20 +0000 Sqiffy 26054@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <center>Started my second batch of the year. Just to prove that I do more than just watch movies I thought I'd post the photographic evidence! <img src="http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5750/81556033.jpg"> a five gallon batch in the primary. <img src="http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6650/64900460.jpg"> Four five gallon batches <img src="http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/994/51625651.jpg"> ...and here are some I made earlier.</center> Nath on "LiDL,vitafit multivitamin mixed fruit juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidlvitafit-multivitamin-mixed-fruit-juice-wine#post-25328 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:23:00 +0000 Nath 25328@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nah keep it "as is" then judge how drunk you are by trying to say it after each glass! wildbrew on "LiDL,vitafit multivitamin mixed fruit juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidlvitafit-multivitamin-mixed-fruit-juice-wine#post-25326 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:21:26 +0000 wildbrew 25326@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Nath what about M&M fruit juice <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_question.gif" title=":?:" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "LiDL,vitafit multivitamin mixed fruit juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidlvitafit-multivitamin-mixed-fruit-juice-wine#post-25318 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:07:53 +0000 Nath 25318@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Nice name! Maybe a bit of a mouthful! wildbrew on "LiDL,vitafit multivitamin mixed fruit juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidlvitafit-multivitamin-mixed-fruit-juice-wine#post-25224 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:44:20 +0000 wildbrew 25224@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ingredients: one gallon. 1lt-vitafit red grape juice. 1lt-vitafit multivitamin mixed fruit juice. 1kg-sugar. mineral water ( or tap water ) 1tsp-GP yeast compound. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> wildbrew on "Sloe wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/sloe-wine#post-21571 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:52:31 +0000 wildbrew 21571@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ This sloe wine recipe will make 2 gallons. ingredients 2kg-sloe's. 2lt-red grape juice. 2kg-sugar. 1cup-strong tea(no milk) 4-oranges(juice only no pith or pips) 1/2tsp-Marmite(optional) 1tsp-GP yeast compound. water. Method: wash the sloes and discard any stalks,then add to the FV and cover then dissolve half the sugar in a pan of water,then pour the sugar syrup over the sloes and cover and leave to cool,when cool mash the sloes in the FV with a potato masher,the add the grape juice,tea the juice from the oranges,Marmite and yeast compound and cover and stir twice daily of 10 days after 7 days make some sugar syrup with the rest of the sugar then add to the FV when cool,after 10 days rack the fermenting wine from its sediment and strain into your demijohns.discard solids. top up to the neck with cold water and fully ferment out,when fermenting has finished,rack wine from sediment top up with water fit a cork or rubber bung and keep somewhere cool for 12 months to clear and muture. NOTE: it is worth being patient and storing as long as you can up to 3 years. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> cheers Nath on "Dried Elderberry Wine Recipe" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/dried-elderberry-wine-recipe#post-20640 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:14:00 +0000 Nath 20640@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>I'm drink a glass as I type..!</blockquote> Classic! Cheers mate! Sqiffy on "Dried Elderberry Wine Recipe" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/dried-elderberry-wine-recipe#post-20632 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:32:18 +0000 Sqiffy 20632@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Nath, all our elderberries are bought by the 500g bag. We have several elderberry bushes in the garden but the blackbirds and the small rodents usually beat me to the crop. No worries. I can last the Winter without them. I'm not sure they can. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> We brew in 20 Gallon batches so 5Kg of dried berries is too much for us to harvest and dry. It would be cheaper but it's too much trouble for us. We're not really into experimenting with wine so we only make the Elderberry brew (as it suits our taste). Even after paying for all the ingredients the wine only cost around the £1 a bottle mark so it's cheap enough. And quite strong. Certainly beats the over sweet jam like elderberry wine sold in the local 'Country Farm Boutique' at £8 per bottle! I'm drink a glass as I type..! Cheers! Nath on "Dried Elderberry Wine Recipe" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/dried-elderberry-wine-recipe#post-20618 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:14:46 +0000 Nath 20618@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks for the recipe. 150 gallons! <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" /> You cant go wrong with this recipe then! You should meet our other cournty wine nut Wildbrew - do a search and you may find some recipes that you would like, he posts about 1 or 2 a week! When you say dried elderberry - is this bought or nabbed from the hedgerow and dried over time? Sqiffy on "Dried Elderberry Wine Recipe" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/dried-elderberry-wine-recipe#post-20610 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:56:22 +0000 Sqiffy 20610@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ For 5 Gallons. Expected Alcohol: 13.6 - 14.0% ABV Starting SG 1095 (Absolutely must not be higher than 1100 or lower than 1090) Final SG around 0.992 Elderberries (Dried – 1.25 Kg) Raisins (1.25 Kg) (Soak Raisins over night then rinse to remove any oil, then mince in a blender) White Granulated Sugar 4.5 Kg Soft Light Brown Sugar 2 Kg Red Wine Yeast – 1 Sachet Yeast nutrient 2 Level Tbsp. Boiling Water 23 ltrs. Pectolase 3 Level Tbsp. RECIPE Place Elderberries, Sugar & Minced Raisins directly in a brew bucket and pour on boiling water. Dissolve the sugar. Cover and wait until cool (usually 24 hours). Once the must is at room temperature add Pectolase. Leave covered for 24 Hours. Add the yeast & yeast nutrient. Cover and leave in a warm place (or use brewbelt etc.) to ferment for 3-4 days only. Over this period stir and push down the cap three times a day. Strain off the liquid into secondary and fit a bung and airlock. When SG reaches 992 and / or fermentation has ceased add one Campden tablet per gallon (also add fermentation stopper at this point if desired). Leave to settle for the rest of the month. Rack. Leave for two months. Rack to storage. Can be drunk 3 months later or left to mature. Tanin profile gradually subsides after the first year but the wine is perfectly drinkable after the initial 3 months. We have made over 150 gallons of this wine over the last few years and have developed and honed this recipe ourselves. We love it. Enjoy! wildbrew on "ingredients to make 2 gallons/Blackberry&Elderberry wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ingredients-to-make-2-gallonsblackberryelderberry-wine#post-20452 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:42:34 +0000 wildbrew 20452@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ingredients 1.5kg-blackberrys. 2kg-elderberrys. 2lt-red grape juice. 2kg-sugar. water. 1tsp-GP yeast compound/per gallon. wildbrew on "Brown-rice & raisin wine/ ingredients,makes 1 gallon." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/brown-rice-raisin-wine-ingredientsmakes-1-gallon#post-20180 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:48:52 +0000 wildbrew 20180@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ingredients: 500g-brown rice. 500g-raisins. 1kg-sugar(half can be brown sugar) 1/4tsp-marmite(optional) 1tsp-GP yeast compound. water. NOTE: you make this recipe the same way as the pearl barley wine,recipe. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> wildbrew on "country elderberry wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/country-elderberry-wine#post-19989 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:45:57 +0000 wildbrew 19989@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ This recipe will make 2 gallons. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> ingredients 2.5kg-ripe elderberrys. 2lt-red grape juice. 2kg-sugar. water 2tsp-GP yeast compound. METHOD: Simmer your elderberrys in some water for 15 min,the strain and press to extract all the hot juice and then dissolve your sugar in the hot berry juice,leave to cool.then divide the berry juice into your demijohns with the grape juice top up with water add the yeast compound fit the airlock and fully ferment out. when fermenting as stoped,rack and clear. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> NOTE: This wine is best to be matured for at least 12 months. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> John_McC on "A gallon of wine for under £2" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/a-gallon-of-wine-for-under-2#post-19335 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:30:46 +0000 John_McC 19335@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi all just back from shopping at Asda and got 1L Vimto for a £1 add 750g of white sugar, water and yeast and hay presto wine for under £2 a gallon. Now at around 30p a bottle that's what I call budget busting booze <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> Jean on "LiDL peach juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidl-peach-juice-wine#post-19121 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:45:11 +0000 Jean 19121@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thank you Wildbrew <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> wildbrew on "LiDL peach juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidl-peach-juice-wine#post-19116 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:37:31 +0000 wildbrew 19116@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi jean you can get your grape juice from AlDi it's just like the LiDl grape juice. if you can not get to LiDl for the peach juice, use ASDA and get the orange,peach & passion fruit juice drink in a carton,or any 5 alive fruit juice drink,they all make very nice wine. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> NOTE:any fruit juice you use should not have any preservative in it,or you will have to boil it before you use it,to kill off all the preservative. and any fruit juice you get that as not been made from concentrate is the best fruit juice to use. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Jean on "LiDL peach juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidl-peach-juice-wine#post-19105 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:02:53 +0000 Jean 19105@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ :-)Hello Mark, I am new to wine making and have just been reading your recipe on Peach Juice wine. Can you explain what juice you mean, is it in cartons, and do you also get the grape juice from Lidl. I have just made Peach wine from the fuit, but was very messy, and when I tried it before storing, it did not taste too good, hope it improves with age. I also made Carrot but that tastes like dish water. I must be doing something wrong. Hope my other fruit and veg wines come out ok, have put them in the garage to clear, and hopefully become drinkable. Do Aldi have the same juices, as there is not a Lidl close to me.:) wildbrew on "A gallon of WINE for ONLY £2.00" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/a-gallon-of-wine-for-only-200#post-18994 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:49:21 +0000 wildbrew 18994@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ingredients for one gallon. 1lt-5,alive Tropical five fruit-juice blend. 1lt-grape juice,(red or white) 750g-sugar. water. 1tsp-GP yeast compound. METHOD: dissolve the sugar in 1lt of water and leave to cool,when cool add to your demijohn with the fruit juice,grape juice and yeast compound top up with water fit the airlock and fully ferment out. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> NOTE: this wine will be ready to drink in 6 months, but i like to mature for at least 12 months. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Mark on "LiDL peach juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidl-peach-juice-wine#post-18369 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:43:42 +0000 Mark 18369@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ WOW where do you keep all the FB's? Must be forever sterilizing and bottling lol Still drinking the best part though wildbrew on "LiDL peach juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidl-peach-juice-wine#post-18362 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:13:33 +0000 wildbrew 18362@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi MARK from southend This is the first time for the peach juice from LiDL,wine. I have 3 barrels of Lager or bitter on the go all the time, not tryed cider yet <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> The wine i make is not from kit's, DIY ONLY. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> I have over 40 gallons on the go at the mo. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> cheers,HIC Mark on "LiDL peach juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidl-peach-juice-wine#post-18356 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:21:43 +0000 Mark 18356@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Wildbrew Have you made this wine yet? any good? What is abv? Do you just make mostly wine or beer/lager/cider as well? What about wine kits or do you prefer your diy recipes? wildbrew on "LiDL peach juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/lidl-peach-juice-wine#post-18353 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:04:49 +0000 wildbrew 18353@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ingredients:to make 1 gallon. 1lt-peach juice. 1lt-white grape juice. 1kg-sugar. water. 1tsp-GP yeast compound. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> wildbrew on "ALDI frozen -four seasons cherries." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/aldi-frozen-four-seasons-cherries#post-17984 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:44:08 +0000 wildbrew 17984@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ To make one gallon of cherry wine. ingredients 1-frozen bag of cherries. 1lt-red grape juice(or 500g of raisins) 1kg-sugar. water 1tsp-GP WINE yeast compound. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> [b]METHOD: Bring your cherries to a boil and simmer for 10 min,then strain and press all the juice from them and dissolve the sugar in the hot juice and when cool add to your demijohn with the grape juice and yeast and fully ferment out,then rack and leave to mature for at least 12 months. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> NOTE:if you use raisins you need to simmer for 30 min,then strain and press all the juice out. wildbrew on "orange,peach & passion fruit juice drink_wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/orangepeach-passion-fruit-juice-drink_wine#post-16104 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:21:26 +0000 wildbrew 16104@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ingredients for one gallon. 1lt-orange,peach&passion fruit juice. 1lt-grape juice ( red or white ) 750g-sugar. water. 1tsp-gp_yeast. method:dissolve the sugar in a pint of water,when cool put the grape juice&fruit juice and the sugar syrup in the demijohn top up with water to the neck add the G-P yeast fit the airlock, and fully ferment out, then fermenting as stoped rack for 12 months to mature. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> NOTE:you can drink this wine when fermenting as stoped and the wine as cleared. wildbrew on "spicy Banana wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/spicy-banana-wine#post-13522 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:42:33 +0000 wildbrew 13522@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ ingredients:to make one Gallon of spicy Banana wine. 2kl-Bananas. 1lt-white grape juice. 1kl-sugar. 250g-Banana skins(optional) 1-lemon(juice only no pith) 9-cloves. 2tbls-honey. half tsp-tannin. 1tsp-GP yeast compound. METHOD:boil then simmer the Bananas and cloves for ten min,then strain and press the banana pulp to extract all the juice,then dissolve half of the sugar in the hot juice,then boil and simmer the Banana skins for ten min and strain. When both liquids are cool,add to the demijohn with the rest of the ingredients,fit the airlock and ferment for a week then add the rest of the sugar in syrup form when cool and top up the DJ with water and fully ferment out. NOTE:when fermenting stops rack and add finings rack again and add (glycerine to taste,optional) then leave to mature for at least 12-18 months. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "Today's brews" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/todays-brews#post-12913 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:55:36 +0000 Nath 12913@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ My father in laws son and his wife do a lot of weird wine recipes. Their kitchen is choc full of glass dj's all bubblin' away. I reckon they must have about 40+ inthere of all sizes. They have a "small" veg patch, and when they turn over for next year, anything left in the ground is made into wine. Never waste a thing! Tony on "Today's brews" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/todays-brews#post-12816 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 09:42:13 +0000 Tony 12816@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Have to say, the chilli wine smells amazing... although more like something that should be eaten rather than drank. I suppose if the worse comes to the worst, I cook cook with it <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Parsnip smelling wonderful, very 'sweet' smell. wildbrew on "Blackberry & Elderberry wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-elderberry-wine#post-12748 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:52:21 +0000 wildbrew 12748@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi saracen. The elderberrys i use are the common Elder,flat-topped. if i have a good year picking them i some times make 2 gallons of elderberry port <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Tony on "Today's brews" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/todays-brews#post-12734 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:32:24 +0000 Tony 12734@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> of course it is! Parsnip should be somewhere around the 16% I think - maybe higher. The chilli probably somewhere near 14... but I'm just guessing really. Had a bit of time and felt like experimenting <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Blackberry & Elderberry wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-elderberry-wine#post-12724 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:31:04 +0000 saracen 12724@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I seem to remember, from years ago, that there are 2 types of Elderberry. One grows bunches with flat tops and the other grows bunches that are round, like bunches of mini grapes. The old girl who told me this said you can only use one type for making wine, but I can't remember which type. I think she said avoid the flat top one or you'll turn into a frog, or worse. Is it true, (not about the frog) and if so, which one do you use? She used to make some truly AWESOME wine. The new owner of a local pub found some of it down the cellar 12 after she died. It was probably 20 to 30 years old, and a truly memorable night was had by all! saracen on "Today's brews" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/todays-brews#post-12722 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:22:36 +0000 saracen 12722@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Chilli Wine?! That has to be one for Peter Kay. 100 gm in 5 lts?. Somehow it seems to go against the grain. Maybe there will be a little drop left when I breeze by in the Spring..... if the invite is still open. Parsnip has a bit of a reputation. What was the potential alcohol for these 2? Tony on "Today's brews" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/todays-brews#post-12717 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:37:36 +0000 Tony 12717@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Bit of time this morning so knocked these up... Parsnip Wine (based on my grandfather's recipe) 2kg Parsnips 1kg Sugar 500g Honey 5 ltrs of cold water 1 Lemon 10g Grated root ginger Prepared juice of 500g raisins (see below) Campden tablet. Pectic enzyme White wine yeast & yeast nutrient Slice parsnips thinly, add to pan and cover with 5 ltrs cold water, bring to boil and cook until tender (do not over-cook so that they go ‘mushy’) Strain and return water to the pan adding sugar, raisin juice, lemon juice and rind (not pith), ginger and honey. Bring to boil then simmer for 1 hour. Strain into bucket and when cooled add pectic enzyme and campden tab. Leave for 24 hours then add yeast & nutrient. Leave for 4 days, stir and strain into a DJ and add fermentation lock. Rack after one month, after another rack and add finings, bottle after another month. Drink after another three! Raisin Juice: Wash raisins in very hot water then chop. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 mins then squeeze out juice through muslin. Chilli Wine 100g red chillies (medium hot with seeds) 230g chopped sultanas 25g fresh ginger 1 kg sugar 5 ltrs water 1 tsp pectolase 1 lemon (juice) 1/2 tsp tannin 1 Campden tab 1 tsp yeast nutrient 1 tsp white wine yeast Chop chillies and add to a pan with the water, chopped sultanas, chopped ginger and lemon juice. Bring to the boil, add 500g sugar and simmer for 30 mins. Sieve into a bucket and allow to cool. Add campden tab, pectolase, tannin, 500g sugar. Leave for 24 hours and add yeast and nutrient. Ferment one month, rack and again at two months, bottle at three. No idea how the chilli will pan out! Both brews are cooling at the moment! wildbrew on "Blackberry & Elderberry wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-elderberry-wine#post-12715 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:32:48 +0000 wildbrew 12715@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ yes Nath i have made this recipe many times,i use at least 1 recipe a month,some are from books and some i make up my self. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "Blackberry & Elderberry wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-elderberry-wine#post-12705 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:18:58 +0000 Nath 12705@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ So is this a tried n tested and if it is how many wine recipes do you make! wildbrew on "Blackberry & Elderberry wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/blackberry-elderberry-wine#post-12699 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:46:27 +0000 wildbrew 12699@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ This recipe will make two gallons of wine. ingredients 1.5kg-Blackberrys. 1kg-Elderberrys. 2lt-grape juice(red) 2kg-sugar. 2tsp-G-P yeast compound(1 per gal) 2tbl-glycerine(optional) 1tbl-wine-finings. Method:boil then simmer the blackberrys & elderberrys in water for 20 min,then strain all the juice from them,then dissolve half the sugar in the hot liquid and leave to cool,then divide all the ingredients to your demijohns fit the airlocks and ferment for 7 to 10 days then make the rest of your sugar in to a syrup then divide into your djs when cool and top up with water to the neck. fully ferment out,then rack and add your glycerine and leave to mature for at least 12 months. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Note:if you do not have any brown djs you can use a brown paper bag or in a dark place out of sunlight. wildbrew on "Easy to make- fruit-juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/easy-to-make-fruit-juice-wine#post-11092 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:44:40 +0000 wildbrew 11092@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ if your wine turns out a bit dry,try using sweetex sweeteners,I use up to 6 per gallon they work great <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> saracen on "Easy to make- fruit-juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/easy-to-make-fruit-juice-wine#post-10951 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:02:54 +0000 saracen 10951@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ It's a very long time since I made wine, but I seem to remember trying it with various supermarket grape and fruit juices. If I recall correctly, they all turned out very, very dry. The home brew shops at the time sold cans of grape juice, and I don't remember too much success with these, either. Made some good stuff by going round the market at packing up time and acquiring some fruit and grapes that was only fit for the bin. Peach and Strawberry was particularly good. It all made a terrible mess, though. All that squashing fruit and straining it through muslin. It was a short lived experiment. wildbrew on "Easy to make- fruit-juice wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/easy-to-make-fruit-juice-wine#post-10905 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:19:55 +0000 wildbrew 10905@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Recipe to make one gallon of wine. ingredients: 1lt-grape juice not concentrate grape juice(red or white) 1lt-fruit juice(with no concentrate or preservatives) 3lt-mineral water. 800mg-sugar. 1tsp-pekolase. 1tsp-tannin. 1tsp-youngs,super wine yeast compound. 1tbl-finings 2tbl-glycerine(optional) METHOD:Add the grape juice,fruit juice and 2lt-mineral water,to a demijohn,then add the sugar,pekolase, tannin and shake until all the sugar as dissolved,then add the yeast compound,fit airlock and fully ferment out. NOTE:you will need to top the demijohn up with the other 1lt of mineral water,after one week,when all the fermenting as stoped,rack and add the finings,when clear rack again and add the glycerine(optional) and mature for at least 12 months. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> NOTE:if there is no preservatives,there should be no need to boil the fruit juice. wildbrew on "pearl barley wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/pearl-barley-wine#post-10800 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:19:29 +0000 wildbrew 10800@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hello steve-k: the marmite is used in recipes from the book WINE MAKING THE NATURAL WAY,BY IAN BALL. i find it gives the wine a distict flavour,NOTE:i only use 1/2tsp to make two gallons of wine,that way you only get a hint of the marmite flavour in the back ground <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" /> I like marmite and i some times add it to my rice and raisin recipe,if i only use white sugar. Steve_K on "pearl barley wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/pearl-barley-wine#post-10799 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:10:34 +0000 Steve_K 10799@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Interesting - I literally have no idea what this would taste like! What purpose does the Marmite serve? wildbrew on "pearl barley wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/pearl-barley-wine#post-10792 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:13:42 +0000 wildbrew 10792@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ This recipe will make two gallons of wine. ingredients: 3lb-pearl barley. 2lb-potatoes. 2lb-raisins. 4lb-sugar(of witch 1lb can be brown) 5-lemons(juice only,no pith) 1-strong black cup of tea. 1/2tsp-marmite(optional) 1-heap-tsp-all purpose yeast. 1-tbls-finings. 2-tbls-glycerine(to taste)optional. METHOD: put the pearl barley in the fermenting bin,peel and dice potatoes, (discard peel and any green parts)place diced potatoes in the fermenting bin,add raisins after rinsing in hot water and mincing,then put half of the sugar in 3 pints of hot water and stir until all the sugar as dissolved, when cool add to the fermenting bin,with the lemon juice,marmite and cold tea,then add 3 more pints of cold water,stir then add yeast and cover. NOTE:stir the pulp 2 times a day for up to ten days,then strain the pulp in to the demijohn's,add the rest of the sugar in syrup form,and top up with water,fit the airlocks and fully ferment out. When the fermenting as stoped rack and add finings,when clear rack again and add glycerine to taste. NOTE:this wine should be left to mature for at least 12 months. wildbrew on "banana wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/banana-wine#post-10706 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:59:47 +0000 wildbrew 10706@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ no its a recipe from C.J.J.Berry,FIRST STEPS IN WINEMAKING. I dont follow the recipe to the letter,i dont add the juice of oranges,and i just spend about £3 on bananas when i can get them for £0.29p per 1lb on the market. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "banana wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/banana-wine#post-10695 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:39:14 +0000 Nath 10695@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ So have you tried this one? I have been yearning to do a wine but I never have done, maybe I should make my first brewday this year a wine one. Hmmm.... Is it your recipe? wildbrew on "banana wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/banana-wine#post-10694 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:12:32 +0000 wildbrew 10694@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ This recipe will make two gallons. ingredients: 4kg-ripe bananas. 500g-banana skins. 2lt-white grape juice. 2kg-sugar. 2-lemons (juice only) 1tsp-tannin. 2tsp-pectic enzyme. 2tsp-gp yeast compound. 1tbls-finings(per gallon) 2tbls-glycerine(optional)to taste (per gallon) METHOD: place bananas and peel into a cloth bag and put the bag,tied up,into a large saucepan with water.bring to the boil,then gently simmer for 30 min.pour the hot liquor over the sugar and stir until all the sugar as dissolved,when the cloth bag has cooled squeeze it to extract as much liquor as possible.when all the liquor is cool,divide into two demijohns with the grape juice,lemon juice,tannin,pectic enzyme,and the gp yeast compound,top up with water,fit the airlocks and fully ferment out. NOTE: when fermenting as stoped rack and add finings,when clear rack again and add glycerine(optional)to taste. then leave for at least 12 months to mature. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Tony on "Mulled wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/mulled-wine#post-9920 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:40:38 +0000 Tony 9920@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Go for it .. I wouldn't bother with the muslin, just bung it in there - use a ladle to take it out or if you're really fussy - sieve it into a glass. Nice one ... <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> Greg on "Mulled wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/mulled-wine#post-9903 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:56:16 +0000 Greg 9903@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Okay here's the mulled wine recipe I came across the other day. It's from gordan Ramsey so excuse some of the faff but it look like a winner. Not tried it yet but planning next week. Pour a bottle of red wine into a large saucepan and heat gently. Tie 7 cardamom pods, 5 cloves, 2 start anise, 1halved cinnamon stick and 1 snipped lemongrass stalk in a piece of muslin to form a bag. Add to the wine with the pared zest of 1 orange and segmented orange flesh, 1 tablespoon of demerare sugar and 2 chopped preserved stem ginger with 2 tablespoon of syrup from the jar. Heat gently for 4 mins stirring occasionally to encourage the flavours to infuse without boiling. I'll let you know how it turns out if I can find all the ingredients <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> Nath on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7636 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:02:55 +0000 Nath 7636@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Word. Hamish on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7635 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:06:26 +0000 Hamish 7635@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Ok I understand now. <blockquote>A way of admitting a mistake, and apologising for that mistake, without actually apologising.</blockquote> Coz I aint down wiv da kidz innit, unlike Nath. <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> Hamish on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7634 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:01:05 +0000 Hamish 7634@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Sorry my bad</blockquote> <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_question.gif" title=":?:" class="bb_smilies" /> <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_confused.gif" title=":?" class="bb_smilies" /> Your bad what? Nath on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7630 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:28:15 +0000 Nath 7630@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sorry my bad - Ray Daniels - Designing Great beers Righty heres some numbers - In pales and bitters the range of chocolate malt used is a 0.3 - 1 % proportion of the total grain bill with the average being about 0.5% and it was only used by 30% or less of the 56 recipes. <center>Very very small amount!</center> That was in the NHC (National Homebrew Competition) In commercial breweries for common bitters, chocolate malt is 1-3%, the average being 3%, found in 226 recipes and again is used by about 30% or less breweries. Hamish on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7629 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:30:20 +0000 Hamish 7629@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ How many books did Dave Line write?, I've got 'Brewing Beers Like Those You Buy'. I struggle to find any recipes I like in it as most contain adulterations, saccharin tablets, gelatine, molasses, golden syrup, sugar, sugar, more sugar and even more sugar. Nath on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7626 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:46:31 +0000 Nath 7626@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I shall have a look in my Dave Line book tonight and see how much is generally used for some types of beer for ya all. Its a great book, loads of good info. Hamish on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7623 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:53:53 +0000 Hamish 7623@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>How small a quantity is a VERY, VERY small?!</blockquote> Yes, I was wondering the same thing?. Just under 6% goes into Varnish's Vanilla Porter. Nath on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7618 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:16:36 +0000 Nath 7618@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I used 15g in a 20ltr batch and it tasted yummy (GW's 49er recipe) simonb_13 on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7609 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:07:04 +0000 simonb_13 7609@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Thanks. So it's a manual process. I was hoping there was a recipe finder out there. Nevermind. I guess it'll be an education finding out the hop characteristics rather than blindly following a recipe. How small a quantity is a VERY, VERY small?! saracen on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7576 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:22:39 +0000 saracen 7576@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote>Don't chuck the chocolate malt in the bin Simon. It can give a lovely flavour if added in small quantities </blockquote> VERY, VERY small quantities! Greg on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7574 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:04:07 +0000 Greg 7574@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Don't chuck the chocolate malt in the bin Simon. It can give a lovely flavour if added in small quantities Nath on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7573 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:14:09 +0000 Nath 7573@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Grab the beesrsmith trial or beer engine (its free) to make up a recipe and look at wikipedia for what your hops are useable for - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hop_varieties" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hop_varieties</a> and <a href="http://www.homebrewtalk.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Hop_varieties" rel="nofollow">http://www.homebrewtalk.com/wiki/index.php/Category:Hop_varieties</a> Looking at your hops at a glance I would use any of them for any part of the brew and pale for 98% with a little of the others thrown in for the malt! simonb_13 on "Recipe Builder" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/recipe-builder#post-7569 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:31:59 +0000 simonb_13 7569@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Does anyone know a site where I can plug in my ingredients and get recipes back? I've got quite a collection of hops now and, feeling a bit jaded with the Porter brew, I was looking for a solid ale to brew with what I've got in the, "larder". I've got: Saaz Liberty E K Goldings Styrians (Bobek) Amarillo Willamette and the usual Pale Malt, CaraPils and Crystal 100L. Chucking the Chocolate Malt in the bin! bmsleight on "Orange, Peach and Grape Wine." http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/orange-peach-and-grape-wine#post-6172 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:13:13 +0000 bmsleight 6172@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ 2010-09-05 - Orange, Peach and Grape Wine. Inspired by Wurzel's Orange Wine Thought it was time to try and brew a wine. Not sure how to bottle it - suggestions welcome. 385g White granulated cane sugar 1 Litre Salisbury’s basic Orange juice. 1 Litre Salisbury’s White Grape & Peach Juice Drink 1/2 tsp. Young’s Wine Yeast ~1 x 5 Litre Mineral Water Sanitise and rinse all equipment. Boil about 1 Litre of water. Add sugar. Boil for about 5 minutes (until bored) Add 1.5 Litre of cold water and pour in to Empty 5 litre mineral water bottle (poor man’s DJ) Add Orange Juice. Add Grape and Peach Juice Add 1 x mug of tea (for the tannin) Add water to fill bottle to 4 litre mark (this one might be a heavy bubbler) Add Wine Yeast. Fit air lock. Tony on "Ginger Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ginger-wine#post-2362 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:47:16 +0000 Tony 2362@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Crumbs .. that's the fastest I've ever seen a fermentation start. I dry-pitched the yeast and it had kicked off in less than half an hour. Hope it doesn't go too mad as I filled the bucket almost to the brim! Tony on "Ginger Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/ginger-wine#post-2355 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:25:32 +0000 Tony 2355@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi folks Been desperately trying to remember my recipe from years back and I'm pretty sure this is it. I searched the net for ginger essence recipes and even put a request out on another forum ... but no reply. However .. I'm fairly sure this is correct - and there's only one way to find out. Just finished and now waiting to pitch the yeast. Makes 23 ltrs: 8 bottles of Friar Tuck’s Ginger Essence (or equivalent) 4.5kg White Sugar 1kg Dark Brown Sugar 4 Oranges 8 Lemons 1 cup strong black tea 200g Sultanas (chopped) 200g Raisins (chopped) Peel (completely) the oranges & lemons and slice. Add to 8 ltrs of boiling water. Bring back to boil then simmer for 15 mins. Pour (strain) onto the sugar in your fv. Stir to dissolve the sugar, add the sultanas, raisins and ginger essence. Pour in the cup of tea. Allow to cool to around 22C and add champagne yeast. Leave for 2 days and then agitate gently each day until vigorous ferment has finished (maximum 2 weeks). Rack into secondary and leave for 4 months. Bottle. Best if left another year but if impatient (like me) it can be drunk after a further 6 months. It is possible to use fresh (grated) ginger, but I’ve found in the past that this is very slow to clear and can need up to another year. Here's the little darling sans yeast... <img src="http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad277/smut1962_photo/bIMG_1241.jpg" /> dandan on "Wurzel Orange wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wurzel-orange-wine#post-1019 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:57:25 +0000 dandan 1019@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ How's the wine going Varnish?? I went to Boundary Mill today and picked up a Mango and Passion Fruit tub of tea for £3.50, that will make 12 bottles! and still got half a tub of Turkish apple to make, so thats my next 3gal's of wine sorted! Just waiting until school hols then mother can rack my country wines for me all 15 demi-johns! (I can't lift or crouch/crawl down under the table to get them from where they are maturing) dandan on "Wurzel Orange wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wurzel-orange-wine#post-959 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:41:56 +0000 dandan 959@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I made a batch of wine in earlier this year using half of this: <a href="http://www.whittard.co.uk/store/catalogue/Instant-Tea-P4000/Turkish-Apple-110262.raa" rel="nofollow">http://www.whittard.co.uk/store/catalogue/Instant-Tea-P4000/Turkish-Apple-110262.raa</a> heres the recipe: Half a tub of Wittards Instant Turkish Apple Tea extra bit of sugar (the instant tea has sugar in) to top it up to a reasonable SG a TSP Citric acid Yeast nutrient Yeast Water to 1Gal <img src="http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m280/dandan1986/DSC_1422.jpg" /> Just made up. <img src="http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss46/dandansince1986/DSC_1462.jpg" /> Cleared! At first it was harsh and not nice and it was left to mature, we had a bottle last night and it was well v.nice!! I'm going to get another batch on the go early next year! oh and I didn't pay £5 for the tub of tea! it was around £2.50 as I live close to Boundry Mill and theres a Whittards section in there! might pick up a Mango & Passion Fruit when im in the store next time! TEA NEVER TASTED SO GOOD!!! Greg on "Wurzel Orange wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wurzel-orange-wine#post-943 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:46:20 +0000 Greg 943@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sounds interesting. Nice find with those demi's, definitely need a good clean though! Varnish on "Wurzel Orange wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/wurzel-orange-wine#post-938 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:46:30 +0000 Varnish 938@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ I managed to score some Demi-johns from a friend's garage. <img src="http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q66/varnish5000/100_0908.jpg" /> He said, "you can have them weird bottles you was looking at the other day if ya like". I've decided to put them to use right away, after a good cleaning that is. This orange wine has quite a big following on the internets, so I thought I'd knock some together with the hope of it being ready for Christmas. 1 litre orange juice. 1 litre white grape juice. 1½ lb sugar. 1 tsp nutrient General Purpose yeast ½ tsp tannin 1 tsp Pectic Enzyme 1 tsp glycerine Water to 1 gallon Stolen from here: <a href="http://www.homewinemaking.co.uk/cgi/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=recipe;action=display;num=1218971587" rel="nofollow">http://www.homewinemaking.co.uk/cgi/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=recipe;action=display;num=1218971587</a> I'll let you know how it turns out. timgaunt on "Parsnip Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/parsnip-wine#post-472 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:41:23 +0000 timgaunt 472@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Greg, Thanks for that, the recipe from the other site for reference/interest is below. I'm on the lookout for a good country wine making book but the ones I've found don't tend to mention things like the wine concentrate etc because they mostly seem to be written in the 1960's lol. I'll check out the CJJ Berry book thanks. Tim Ingredients :- 4lb. parsnips. 3lb. granulated sugar. 1. gallon of cold water. 1. lemon. prepared juice of half lb. raisins. campden tablets. pectic enzyme (See pack for instructions) Wine yeast. & yeast nutrient.(See pack for instructions) Instructions :- This wine is best made in February or march with parsnips which have remained in the ground all the winter. prepare your raisins ahead. That give them a brief wash in near boiling water to remove the waxy coat that the produces apply. Allow the raisins to cool enough to handle and then cut them up. Now simmer the raisins in just enough water to cover them (If in doubt add a touch more than enough. After simmering for about 5 minutes extract the juice from the raisins by means of a muslin cloth. The raisin juice is needed latter on. Scrub the parsnips well, but do not peel them: slice them thinly and put them in a large saucepan or preserving pan. pour in 1 gallon of could water, or; if you haven't a saucepan big enough, cook 1lb. of parsnips and half of a gallon of water at a time. cook the parsnips until they are tender, but not mashy. when they are cooked, strain the liquid off. after strain, throw away the parsnips and return the liquid to the pan. add the 3lb. of sugar, the raisin juice, and the lemon juice and rind, having removed the pith. simmer for three quarters of an hour, stirring occasionally. strain again into a plastic bucket, and then lukewarm add the pectic enzyme and a crushed campden tablet. leave for 24 hours, placing the bucket in warm room: then stir in the yeast and yeast nutrient. cover the bucket and leave in the warm for four days. the stir it well . Strain into a fermentation demi-john. fit an airlock and ferment until dry, the rack and clear the wine before bottling. A little feeding with a tablespoonful or two of sugar may be helpful if fermentation seems slow. the wine will be drinkable in six months. but much better if you can leave it longer Greg on "Seasonal Wine Recipes" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/seasonal-wine-recipes#post-301 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:30:23 +0000 Greg 301@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Tim, there a couple of recipes on here. A book would probably be a sound investment in you are looking for a lot of new recipes. The CJJ Berry ones are very popular and well respected although a little dated. I don't have any other recipes except the one's already on here and the site. I tend to make more beer then wine these days as I don't have the patience for country wines, I can never wait for them to mature. Greg on "Vin Ordinaire-WHITE" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/vin-ordinaire-white#post-300 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:27:11 +0000 Greg 300@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Here's the other recipe kindly given to me by my Irish customer John. Produces a really nice, dry wine with a hint of fruit but not nearly as fruity as you would expect. Highly recommended but does need a year or two to really reach its peak. 1 litre good quality orange juice. 1 can (822G) Apricots/Peaches and Juice. 500g-Green Grapes or 250g-Chopped Sultanas. 5kg White Sugar. 35g- Citric Acid one half teasp Grape Tannins Wine Yeast Water to make 25 litres Put all the ingrediants in a container and add 10 litres boiling water.Stir,make up to 25 litres with cold water.Add 1 and half teasp.Pwctic Enzyme and working wine yeast,Ferment in covered container for 7-10 days before continuing as for Red vin ordinaire,This may need filtering but will clear naturally. Greg on "Parsnip Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/parsnip-wine#post-297 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:09:55 +0000 Greg 297@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Tim, that link doesn't seem to work. CJJ Berrys uses: Parsnips Citric Acid Water Sugar Yeast/nutrient Pectolase So not sure how that compares? Never made this myself so can't really comment but parsnip wine is always popular. The CJJ Berry book might be a good investment as its full of wine recipes and they are by season. The wine kits are really good too so you may want to use you equipment to make them and they are drinkable in 4 weeks. You can also use the equipment to make beer which is actually a lot easier than making wine and its also ready much quicker. timgaunt on "Parsnip Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/parsnip-wine#post-286 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:16:48 +0000 timgaunt 286@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Can anyone recommend a good parsnip wine recipe? I've found this one online: <a href="http://www.yobrew.co.uk/parsnip.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.yobrew.co.uk/parsnip.php</a> but it doesn't contain some of the extra ingredients i.e. the grape juice. Is it an idea to include this? Thanks, Tim timgaunt on "Seasonal Wine Recipes" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/seasonal-wine-recipes#post-285 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:15:19 +0000 timgaunt 285@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi, I'm new to wine making and have bought one of the Youngs Wine Making Kits so want to get a few going to make it pay for itself! We've currently got a batch of Elderberry Wine on the go so we're looking for the next batch to start in the next week or two and was hoping that someone could give us some ideas. Assuming we can make 1-2 different types at a time we're looking for one or two recipies a month ideally from fruits/veg that are readily available at the time. What do people suggest? At the moment we've got: Autumn (now) -Elderberry (<a href="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/index.php/recipes-elderberry-wine" rel="nofollow">http://www.brewuk.co.uk/store/index.php/recipes-elderberry-wine</a>) -Parsnip (<a href="http://www.yobrew.co.uk/parsnip.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.yobrew.co.uk/parsnip.php</a>) -Potato -Apple wine Any other suggestions/recipes are welcome! Thaks. Tim Greg on "Vin Ordinaire-RED" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/vin-ordinaire-red#post-263 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:42:59 +0000 Greg 263@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Hi Dan, spoken to the chap who gave me the recipe and he said that its a really old recipe (40 years) and he's not really sure why but he always puts it in there as per the recipe. He also say that wine works really well with any fruit, so long as you still use the elderberries. His white wine doesn't have baking soda so it must be something to do with the red fruits. I had a bottle last Saturday and its tasted really nice. I'm also still alive and didn't have a hangover. Nath on "Pea Pod Wine (as seen on The Good Life)" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/pea-pod-wine-as-seen-on-the-good-life#post-229 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:17:25 +0000 Nath 229@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sounds sweet..... Now this may seem strange coming from a 29yr old but Man Felicity kendal is still hot.... Got my wife a pair of dungerees but it dont cut the mustard! Greg on "Pea Pod Wine (as seen on The Good Life)" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/pea-pod-wine-as-seen-on-the-good-life#post-226 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:42:18 +0000 Greg 226@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Sounds good, albeit slightly dangerous and very lethal. I'm thinking of brewing a super beer soon, just for fun. Somehthing in the region of 15% + dandan on "Pea Pod Wine (as seen on The Good Life)" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/pea-pod-wine-as-seen-on-the-good-life#post-216 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:13:01 +0000 dandan 216@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Here is one I have matureing at the moment! my small taster bottle was ermmm very potent! (you get very much the same reactions like on the good life) It may not be to everyones taste or smell great but its worth ago! Im matureing mine so the taste hopefully gets better!!! To make 2 Gallons! 2 Gal of Pea Pods 2 Gal Water 1800 g Sugar 25 g Ginger zest and juice of 2 lemons zest and juice of 1 large orange 2 tins of grape concentrate 1 1/2 tsp citric acid 2 tsp tannin 2 tsp pectolase Boiled the pods, ginger, lemon and orange juice/zest until the pods were tender, added sugar and grape concentrate, let cool slightly addedm citric acid, tannin and pectolase. When down to temp im going to seperate into two bactches, add some yeast nutrient and do one with Hock yeast and on with White Wine yeast! The Verity of Pea Pods I used was Pea Canoe <img src="http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/bb-plugins/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> (these pea seeds were only purchased because the name contained the word Canoe!) dandan on "Vin Ordinaire-RED" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/vin-ordinaire-red#post-213 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:11:19 +0000 dandan 213@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ Whats the Bicarbonate of Soda for greg? Greg on "Vin Ordinaire-RED" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/vin-ordinaire-red#post-202 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:01:18 +0000 Greg 202@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ A customer gave me a couple of bottles of wine the other day and he has also kindly agreed to share the recipe handed down for a few generations. I opened them up and the weekend and they were really tasty. Mildly port flavoured and really nice body, flavour and aroma. Anyways here's the recipes. The bottle he gave me was a few years old but he says it tastes good after 4 weeks. White to follow shortly. 450g of each.Dried Elderberries and blueberries (or Morello Cherries) 6kg White Sugar 2 and half teasp.Bicarbonate of Soda 1 and quarter teasp.Tartaric Acids 2 and half teasp.Yeast Nutrient. 1 and half teasp. Pectic Enzyme Wine Yeast. Water to make 25 litres. Boil the fruit gently in 5 litres water for 5 minutes-for convenience the fruit may be put in a nylon bag for removal and draining.Add the sugar,Bicarb,tartaric acid and Yeast Nutrient.Make to 25 litres with cold water and add the Pectic Enzyme.Now add a working Wine Yeast.Leave 3 to 4 days in a covered bucket.Drain from the bucket to a Glass jar and fit air-lock.This wine is usually ready in 4 - 6 weeks dandan on "Infusion Tea Wine" http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/topic/infusion-tea-wine#post-31 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:22:17 +0000 dandan 31@http://www.brewuk.co.uk/forum/ 1 Box (20) Infusion Tea Bagss 2 litres 100% White Grape Juice (cartons from supermarket) 2lbs sugar 1tsp Citric Acid 1/2tsp Grape Tannin White Wine Yeast Nutrient I Infused the bags for 30 minutes in 3 pints boiling water. Then Strained the tea bags and pressed them to get out the juices and flavor! Then added the sugar to the liquor, and Stirred until it dissolved. I then let it cool and added the tannin, acid to the liquor and placed into a DJ along with 1L of the Grape juice, and pitched the yeast after a couple of days i have added the other 1L of grape juice and topped up the DJ with water to the 5gal mark! This can be made with any infusion tea’s!