MuttleMcTuttle 21 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Looking good for sloes here too, thought I might make some sloe vodka this year The bullaces and rosehips are in abundance too, but the blackberries don't look so good, lots of them, but a bit on the small side as yet. Masses of hawthorn and rowan berries for the birds too. I think we can forget about the hazel nuts unless somebody nails the bloody squirrel! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullmastiff 615 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I usually do more Sloe Vodka than Sloe Gin now. I've got 5 Demi-jons ready for this years crop!!!. I'll fill them all this year then just top up empty ones every year after that. I've got another 5 Demi-jons spare, so if anyone know's any other decent drinks to make, then put them up. Cheers Luke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil 0 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Help, How do you know when sloe's are ready to be picked ? Thinking of making Sloe Gin, as there seems to be so many sloe's around this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoeD 24 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Phil they are usually picked after the 1st frost as it makes them sweet (don't know why) before this and they have a very bitter taste to them. JoeD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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