Slippery_Weasel 460 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Would love to have a bash at this. Is there a link you can point me at with a process? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 You can make smaller batches with demijohns and air locks. I made parsnip wine and sloe berry wine this way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urbanfly 11 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 What's in your recipe?, if it's in a warm place it'll be fermented out in about seven days. Mines about to go out to the shed tomorrow to cool and condition. It's your recipe mate just looked simple for me to copy, but I now hold you responsible for the this new adventure already bought some kit online cider and beer next Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,646 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hah, no pressure there then! In that case don't forget day after it stops bubbling rack off sediment carefully and , then either wait a day and bottle, or bottle immediately. If you don't sweeten with a non fermenting sugar at this point it'll be as dry as a nuns "you get the idea"! Also add 1tsp of caster or granulated to each 500ml bottle or equivalent, depending on bottles your using. Needs to stay in the warm for about a fortnight then put it somewhere cool and forget till the summer. On the brewing forum people have been tempted to sample after a couple of weeks and been disappointed, then tried it after a few months and been delighted. Apparently it makes a brilliant mixer for bbq get together with fruit juice vodka mixes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urbanfly 11 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hah, no pressure there then! In that case don't forget day after it stops bubbling rack off sediment carefully and , then either wait a day and bottle, or bottle immediately. If you don't sweeten with a non fermenting sugar at this point it'll be as dry as a nuns "you get the idea"! Also add 1tsp of caster or granulated to each 500ml bottle or equivalent, depending on bottles your using. Needs to stay in the warm for about a fortnight then put it somewhere cool and forget till the summer. On the brewing forum people have been tempted to sample after a couple of weeks and been disappointed, then tried it after a few months and been delighted. Apparently it makes a brilliant mixer for bbq get together with fruit juice vodka mixes! I bought the caster sugar and Splenda to follow it to the letter Iv already told her in doors were having a home brew night of fresh caught fish my mates spuds and my brew, got a couple bottles of his cider left so will use that while mine get better over a few months Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,646 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Sounds great! The only other thing some have tried is adding glycerin to give mouth feel! I have not as I wanted to stat as au naturel as poss. My thinking is that if it appears "thin" then numerous things can be added at time of consumption to address if necessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urbanfly 11 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I think I'm going to contact nasa as this thing is still bubbling away like a gooden think rocket fuel is the end product Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urbanfly 11 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Christ on a bike man, I don't no if iv added to much of something but this is definitely hangover drink! 5demis were filled and sugar added as required but have to say it's potent, Kegged my wherry to 23 litres of it minus 4 pints from the fv that's a nice drink to, I blame you for this new craze just ordered some shiny new stock pot for a biab brew!!!!!!!!!! But feels so good sipping your own brew another month and my raspberry gin should be ready to drink 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,646 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Christ on a bike man, I don't no if iv added to much of something but this is definitely hangover drink! 5demis were filled and sugar added as required but have to say it's potent, Kegged my wherry to 23 litres of it minus 4 pints from the fv that's a nice drink to, I blame you for this new craze just ordered some shiny new stock pot for a biab brew!!!!!!!!!! But feels so good sipping your own brew another month and my raspberry gin should be ready to drink Oh heck!! How much sugar have you used in total?Did you take readings before and after? This week I'm doing nettle beer, next a gallon of gorse and middle of next month a couple of dandelion and burdock. In the old days when I drank "ahem" a bit I made raspberry gin, vodka etc, blackberry whiskey etc, but now I'm a reformed character, I'm going to stay away from the strong stuff. Edited March 27, 2015 by mole trapper 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,536 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" Can't remember who the quote was by? Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shepp 2,285 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I am presently considering buying one of these. http://www.grainfather.co.uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,646 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" Can't remember who the quote was by? Cheers, D. Yep I'm full of good intentions! Lol.Update, me and Dan my son have just started "sampling" the ginger beer! Oh boy! He inbibes old wife beater intravenous and he is blown away by it, it's awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,536 Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Sounds dangerous Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urbanfly 11 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I am presently considering buying one of these. http://www.grainfather.co.uk Iv had a look at them to im going biab for a few brews now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antg 1,729 Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I am presently considering buying one of these. http://www.grainfather.co.uk they do look good but its the price that puts me off. a mates just bought the 20ltr. brewmiester which is very expensive. im brewing with it this week to try it out. ill stick the my 3 vessel set-up for now i think as i couldn't justify spending that amount of money on a bit of kit at the moment but one day maybe lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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