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by MarkA
Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:37 pm
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: Rhubarb wine recipes?
Replies: 6
Views: 2826

Re: Rhubarb wine recipes?

For 1 gallon; 3lb Rhubarb 3lb Sugar White grape concentrate - optional, but does give a slightly smoother wine. I rarely bother though (+ you'll have to lower the amount of sugar to compensate) Yeast & nutrient Chop the rhubarb into small pieces (don't bother peeling it) Bung it into a (sterilised) ...
by MarkA
Fri Jul 10, 2015 3:11 pm
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: Filters
Replies: 8
Views: 2971

Re: Filters

I don't filter, as I have never had any need to filter wine, and I don't use finings either. The only wine that has never cleared was a plum wine, due to a pectin haze but, other than that, they're clear as a bell! Some people also say that filtering wine can strip some of the flavour and aroma from...
by MarkA
Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Fridge Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1219

Re: Brew Fridge Question

This beer has been priming in the bottle for the last two weeks and, thankfully, there seems to be no off flavours so it must be down to the Irish Moss (as opposed to bacteria). Still, this is the clearest beer I've ever made so I will experiment with putting it in the boil a bit earlier, hopefully ...
by MarkA
Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: Carrot Wine
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

Re: Carrot Wine

Glad it's going down well! It will definitely benefit from a good long maturation. The last batch I made was left for nearly two years in the bottle and mellowed nicely :)
by MarkA
Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: Carrot Wine
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

Re: Carrot Wine

My 2014 carrot is the best carrot I've done, but... recent computer crash means I no longer have the exact recipe! That's always the way! The best rhubarb wine I made was also one of my first wines. It was really smooth and full of flavour. I didn't bother keeping recipes then but have a vague reco...
by MarkA
Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:37 am
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: Carrot Wine
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

Re: Carrot Wine

I insert a funnel into the demijohn, balance a sieve on top and line the sieve with a mesh bag. It takes a while to strain through but it will remove the bits.
by MarkA
Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: Carrot Wine
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

Re: Carrot Wine

Looking good! I thought you'd fallen over due to the fumes from the high alcohol yeast....
by MarkA
Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:01 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Fridge Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1219

Re: Brew Fridge Question

I had a taste yesterday and it all seems to be fine [-o< I've moved the FV to a cool place, hopefully it'll be ready for bottling next week.
by MarkA
Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Fridge Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1219

Re: Brew Fridge Question

Thanks Steve, that's good to know! I'll give it a taste test tomorrow before moving it to a cool place for a few days, just to confirm.

Interesting about Whirfloc and Protofloc as this is the first time I've used Irish Moss in a brew (10 minutes from end of boil).

Cheers,

Mark
by MarkA
Sat Jun 06, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Fridge Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1219

Re: Brew Fridge Question

Hi Steve,

Here's a pic.......

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by MarkA
Sat Jun 06, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: Brewing Equipment
Topic: Brew Fridge Question
Replies: 7
Views: 1219

Brew Fridge Question

I have recently converted an old fridge into a fermentation cupboard (the fridge part doesn't work so it just heats but can't cool, not really a problem considering where I live!) I have fermented two brews in there, and they seem to take ages to clear. I don't just mean that the beer is hazy, there...
by MarkA
Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: M&S Grape and Raspberry Juice
Replies: 4
Views: 1704

Re: M&S Grape and Raspberry Juice

I have found that since I started making beer regularly (as opposed to the odd kit every now and then in the past), my wine lasts a lot longer and is much better for the wait :)
by MarkA
Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: M&S Grape and Raspberry Juice
Replies: 4
Views: 1704

Re: M&S Grape and Raspberry Juice

It depends on temperature and which yeast is used. I know someone who has made this recently using Young's Super Wine Yeast, fermented it warm (probably too warm) and it was finished in 2 weeks. Mine has been fermenting with Young's Red wine yeast since 12th of May at 19 degrees c and is showing no ...
by MarkA
Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: Grain Brewing
Topic: Who checks gravity
Replies: 31
Views: 4861

Re: Who checks gravity

I always check pre-boil gravity, original gravity and final gravity. I like to know whether or not I'm on target and what strength my beer is.
by MarkA
Thu May 28, 2015 11:16 am
Forum: Winemaking
Topic: Carrot Wine
Replies: 30
Views: 12928

Re: Carrot Wine

I use wheat from a health food shop (as opposed to crushed wheat from a HB supplier) and soak it overnight in water, drain, and run it through a mincer at the same time as the raisins. To be honest, it's nice with or without wheat :-)