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Another great one! Thanks guys! :try

I'm in! Happy Holidays, everyone!

Excellent job, Willie! I keep a selection of extracts around for just such an occasion. ;)

I have been keeping my nose out of this to give the contestants time to talk smack...not much. I have now changed the OP to reflect the change in judging to early February. So, how many entries are we anticipating? What's the list look like so far? Anyone keeping track, or am I suppose to do...

Great buzz here on the DB thread! You gus/gals are awesome! I'm back from my vacation, so bottling some DB myself. My newset version called Dragon Lord---strawberry/mango/blueberry/cherry---is sitting there looking at me. Another experiment in flavor combinations. I'll back sweeten and taste...

Me, too, Bill. Well, except for that Welch's incident. Even thought the very first batch of DB came out great, I tried many different methods and varieties over the years. They've all been "good", but some I have liked better. That gave me the "Current Perfected Version" which I make for me...

One of the reasons I like living in the country. We all have guns, so nobody steals from their neighbors, lest they be shot. When I bought my house/property, I went to each of my ajoining neighbors and asked if they knew where the property line was. They did. Nuf sed.

Sorry, Mike. But I wonder... what did the thief think might be in the box. I'd like to have seen their face when they pulled out a corker: "What the @#$% is this?!" Pricelss! Well, almost. And a garden hose? Really? Who the heck steals a garden hose? :? It's not like it has resale value...

Yes, Bill, they do. And it seems it depends on the fruit. But it's still a matter of personal taste. I don't like my original older than six months or so. I think the flavor drops off. Some people disagree with that assessment. Some people like their wines young---like me---even their reds. A...

Wow, that one was some time ago, gaboy! Thanks for looking through the Lab thread. I need to do an update soon. I'll try to dig that out of my old log, but you've caught me at a bag time. I'm at work, and my notes are at home. I've got family over this weekend for early TG, because I'm off...

Another very cool interview! Who's next?

Yes, I have made a raspberry version before. I make one batch each years around Halloween. There's a vampire on the label. I make it exactly like the standard DB, with all raspberries. I also add some raspberry extract at the end for extra flavor. My wife loves it!

Hah! Now that's a great story! Another conversion! I am very sorry, Jocelyn. Maybe I should give more of a warning. I'm so glad it came out good, though. I'm proud of you! You made it! Now, make some more! I now ferment most of my original DB in my 32 gallon Brute trash can---at about 18...

I add oak to all my batches of DB, now. I really like the rich woody flavor imparted by the untoast oak. I think it compliments the tart fruitiness very well. I agree, it is very much worth trying.

We have tried to consolidate all Dragon Blood related discussion to the recipe thread, here: http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f2/dangerdaves-dragon-blood-wine-41825/ Come join us!

I do not mind answering questions at all. Usually the same questions over and over and over and over again. My answers get better every time. It helps me, being only a few years into this hobby myself, to frequently review the basics. Still, self-education is wise. One should always...

I use to do some jars. Now, most of it goes in gallon jugs in the fridge. Less work for me!

I still need to get a pic of mine. How did my life get so busy?! It didn't used to be like this! :sl

Looking great everyone! I feel honored with the chance to try them all. Thanks for sticking with us, Joe. There's still plenty of time for anyone else to join in. Everyone should be asking for kits for (early) Xmas anyway!

Mrs. Jones, that looks great! Nice color! Glad it cleared up for you. Pectin can be a pain sometimes. Those are the broken pectin protein chains gathered on the bottom, beautiful clear wine, above. Varis, I've had problems with peach clearing. Let it sit. It may take some extra time. If it's...