sloe gin again, well bullace

[maty j 6]

after LL's topic earlyer on in the year i thought id have a go at making some sloe gin. well, i picked what i thought were sloes only later to be told that they were bullaces. now i had a quick sip and tastes too sweet to me, sort of cough syrup'y. is it just a case of when i decant it to top up with gin to taste or do i add something else to counteract the excess suger etc?? the proper sloe gin however isnt too bad.

cheers,

maty.

[harrycatcat 31]

How much sugar did you put in cos I put 100 grams into about a litre of Gin cos I did not want it too sweet I thought I could always sort it later.

[maty j 6]

i used the mole catcher recipie what ever that was. think it was something like 500g to 1 litre, the real sloe gin tastes allright its just the bullace is a bit sweet....too mcuh suger. should i just add some extra gin now or once i decant?? or anything else to do to make it less cough syrupy??

cheers,

[nrat 8]

i used the mole catcher recipie what ever that was. think it was something like 500g to 1 litre, the real sloe gin tastes allright its just the bullace is a bit sweet....too mcuh suger. should i just add some extra gin now or once i decant?? or anything else to do to make it less cough syrupy??

cheers,

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[greengrass3 0]

i used the mole catcher recipie what ever that was. think it was something like 500g to 1 litre, the real sloe gin tastes allright its just the bullace is a bit sweet....too mcuh suger. should i just add some extra gin now or once i decant?? or anything else to do to make it less cough syrupy??

cheers,

For years i have used 200g sugar to 1 litre gin when using bullaces. I also add a few drops of almond essence. try using vodka instead of gin for a nice change.

[andy mecca 5]

just get it down ye, ye big POOF :sick:

[maty j 6]

it will be netman dont worry! just want to get the best from my harvest

 

ill have to try that next year GG. ill get it drained off a few weeks before christmas and add more gin to taste. not too sure what to make of adding lightening though nrat no doubt it'll probably get tryed no you mention it though :D