Jim's Beer Kit

bquiggerz · Post by **bquiggerz** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:32 pm

RIP to my first infected batch!

Brewedout · Post by **Brewedout** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:32 pm

That's bad luck

I know how you feel though, been there too...

bquiggerz · Post by **bquiggerz** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 12:41 pm

Thanks brewedout it seems a shame to throw out what could have been three delicious gallons. Oh well I've stepped up my sanitation game now. Everything gets a starsan spray, surfaces, myself, sink, and anything else that can get wet

JamesF · Post by **JamesF** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:27 pm

Not a happy thing to see. What was it?

James

bquiggerz · Post by **bquiggerz** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:34 pm

Blueberry wine, one of my favourites when not infected but it wasn't even remotely drinkable

JamesF · Post by **JamesF** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:01 pm

I've never thought to make wine from blueberries. I'll have to try it some time.

James

bquiggerz · Post by **bquiggerz** » Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:15 pm

It's a beautiful wine. Here's a picture of a bottle from not that long ago. This is made from shop bought juice though, but the product should be even better if made from fresh berries.

Ink · Post by **Ink** » Sun Nov 01, 2015 8:11 pm

I know it's a daft question, but how do you know it's infected? I'll be honest, my sanitation is a bit lax and I don't think I've ever had a problem. So if I did have an infected batch, how would I know? Any hints?

bquiggerz · Post by **bquiggerz** » Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:49 pm

It depends on the type of infection. Smell is your first tell tail. Then its look and finally taste. but never just throw a batch out. You can ask Wales ales about that. Give it a taste and if it tastes fine, it probably is.

Happy brewing,

Ben.

LeeH · Post by **LeeH** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 7:54 am

Looks great, what's the recipe?

Shame you lost a batch though.

bquiggerz · Post by **bquiggerz** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:47 pm

It's one litre RGJ and two litres blueberry from asda. Chosen by you bottles 3 for £3. Then sugar, citric acid, etc. Let me know if you want me to get my brew log out and get it precisely for you.

Here's a picture of a finished bottle for your viewing pleasure.

Happy brewing,

Ben.

liamtmt7 · Post by **liamtmt7** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:52 pm

bquiggerz wrote:It's one litre RGJ and two litres blueberry from asda. Chosen by you bottles 3 for £3. Then sugar, citric acid, etc. Let me know if you want me to get my brew log out and get it precisely for you. IMG_20150623_145737.jpg Here's a picture of a finished bottle for your viewing pleasure.

Happy brewing,

Ben.

I would be interested I've never made a wine before but fancy trying it.

bquiggerz · Post by **bquiggerz** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:10 am

RGJ X 4L
Blueberry juice X 5l(6 would be better with one less RGJ)
Sugar 2kg
Citric acid 3 teaspoons
Yeast nutrient 3 teaspoon
Pectolase 3 teaspoons
Yeast 3 teaspoons
I use Young's super wine yeast.
Top up too 3 gallons.

You can't divide everything by the to get one gallon obviously.

Happy brewing,

Ben.

LeeH · Post by **LeeH** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:04 pm

Nice one Ben.

Which Blueberry juice do you buy?

bquiggerz · Post by **bquiggerz** » Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:07 pm

Asda chosen by you, if you go to the fridges its bottles 3 for £3 that's also where the RGJ comes from

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