Can you Freeze Alexanders Grap concentrat

[rshosted]

I purchase a lot of cans (9 or so) of Alexanders Grape Juice concentrate. I don't know that I'll be able to use them soon. They are in metal cans. Anyone know if I can freeze them until I'm ready?

Thanks,
Ryan

 

[Waldo]

Do the cans show an expiration date? I think they would do better in them than trying to freeze them though Im not sure that couldnt be done.

 

[PolishWineP]

I believe that freezing canned foods is dangerous. The cans can burst. Inside can coatings can crack. Contamination can occur. This is all the stuff that I've been told for years.

 

[summersolstice]

No, don't freeze the cans! Do you have a basement, root cellar, or crawl space that stays relatively cool? Even in a cabinet under the sink ifyou have nothing else available.Those arethe ideal places to store your Alexander's.

 

[masta]

I concur do not freeze due to the amount of liquid in the cans...there is zero head-space and the cans would surely burst open!

 

[grapeman]

I wouldn't freeze them either, just keep them cool. What types of juice did you get. I have made several batches using this juice- and I must say they turn out pretty good. The body isn't quite as good as with a kit, but the tastes are great and with the right additives, they clear well. I have done Liebfraumilch, Johannisburgh Reisling, Blush Zinfandel, Ruby Cabernet and the Premium Chablis. TodayI made my own F-pack type mixture with Zinfandel Blush and added to two kits just finishing up. I use 3 gallon carboys with a can in each(after primary) because I don't have any 5 gallon carboys-only 3's and 6's. Too bad the juice is being discontinued everywhere.

 

[rshosted]

sauvignon, chablis, riesling pretty much. Got a few of each. might have another, but I don't recall. I've never made 'just wine' from them. I plan on using them for fruit wines. I'll probably make them full strength and add fruit. Sort of a 'peach chablis' or 'strawberry riesling' Its funny how many cans 9 is when you actually think about the wine it will make. Glad I paid about $75 for the whole lot!

Maybe I'll have to go back and see if he has any others.... I didn't know they weren't going to make them any longer. I think that they really will last a long time. Canned fruit/veggies will last several years past the recomended time frame... goes to figure so will grape juice. (though I doubt they will around me)

After hearing what everyone has to say, I won't freeze. I'll put them in the cellar with the other finished wines. (Builds thier confidents and gives the little guys something to look up to

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-Ryan