beautyberry wine anyone?

[MacsWife]

If this is not allowed because of copyright rules then delete....

From the "Winemaker's recipe handbook"
Copyright 1976
By Raymond Massaccesi
Under "Other Common Wines and Making Up Your Own Recipes"....
I guess this is a generic recipe for 1 gal...

2-3 lbs. Fruit or Berries
7 pints. Water
2-2.5 lb Sugar, adjust to 1,090 - 1,100
1/2 - 3 tsp. Acid Blend, adjust to .50 - 65% (tartaric)
1/2 tsp. Peptic Enzyme
1 tsp. Nutrient
1 Campden, crush
1 pkg Yeast

Method:
Sometimes it is necessary to dilute the pure juice below the normal acid level, then fruit acid blend (using acid tester) added back. This is done in order to balance the otherwise overpowering flavor of some fruit. The hydrometer is then used in adding enough sugar to achieve correct alcohol production. The goal is wine that tastes good with food - - a table wine. For these wines a hydrometer and acid tester are essential. Further information on how to make the wine is given on Page 18, recipe 51, "Wild Grapes".

And American Beautyberry is listed in the Reference List....
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), 1/8" round, purple berries in clusters around leaf base, ripens in Aug. - Oct. Also called French Mulberry.

 

[MacsWife]

BREWGRRRL
But there IS a recipe in the
"Winemaker's Recipe Handbook"
It's on page 33 (Other Common Wines and Making Up Your Own Recipes)...
I'm going to try this recipe this year...

 

[mozartdedeaux]

I have been aware of Beutyberry for years because Im a native plant geek living in the South East. I am giving a 1 gallon batch a try ! I will report my findings here. Thanks

 

[mozartdedeaux]

BREWGRRRL
But there IS a recipe in the
"Winemaker's Recipe Handbook"
It's on page 33 (Other Common Wines and Making Up Your Own Recipes)...
I'm going to try this recipe this year...

I will be using that recipe for beutyberry and elderberry! I have that book but never saw the beutyberry reference. Thanks!