First Mixed Berry Batch

[Chilkat]

I made a mixed berry wine to begin with and that worked out great. Mostly because I didn't know any better. It was very simple and very lucky that it turned out as well as it did. It was basically 14lbs mixed berries, 6 pounds of sugar, 1 package of Red Star Premium Blanc yeast, 4 gal spring water.

I had no clue about aerating and degassing so the must just sat on top of the liquid the entire time. I didn't sanitize. I didn't nurture. I didn't take an SG. I waited for three weeks and then took the fruit off, racked to second carboy.

It turned out great and I can't wait to do it the right way and I'm here for some help doing that.

I'm planning on doing this again with the new techniques I have learned. I haven't looked around here much yet so there might be some really good information.

I'm excited.

 

[meadmaker1]

Welcome.
Sounds like you already aswered some questions you didn't know you had.
If it worked before "do it again" just test it first and write things down.

 

[dralarms]

Mixed berry is one of my favorite wines. I make mine from juice concentrate from www.homewinery.com , I mix 1 each of blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, and black raspberry. Their mixes say they make 5 gallons each but I mix it to make 4 gallons each for a better flavor.

 

[Chilkat]

Mixed berry is one of my favorite wines. I make mine from juice concentrate from www.homewinery.com , I mix 1 each of blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, and black raspberry. Their mixes say they make 5 gallons each but I mix it to make 4 gallons each for a better flavor.

You make 16 gallons at once? That's a phenomenal idea and delicious!

 

[dralarms]

You make 16 gallons at once? That's a phenomenal idea and delicious!

Yes, I find it easier to make 16 gallons at once. That way it lasts me a little while. For some reason it goes quick.

 

[Chilkat]

For some reason it goes quick.

"Why is the rum always gone?" -Jack Sparrow

 

[Chilkat]

Welcome.
Sounds like you already aswered some questions you didn't know you had.
If it worked before "do it again" just test it first and write things down.

Hey mead maker - I've got a batch of traditional brewing right now. One gallon - 4lbs Clover honey - Premium Blanc Yeast. Started 08May18 and still degassing and going down SG. Last time I took it, it was 1.040. SG start was 1.130 - so basically, rocket fuel with flaws.

 

[meadmaker1]

Hey
Is there a question in there.
What are your thoughts for it.

 

[wrongway]

"Why is the rum always gone?" -Jack Sparrow

Why is the Rum always gone? I will never tell!

 

[Chilkat]

Hey
Is there a question in there.
What are your thoughts for it.

I'm looking for some good advice on a mead recipe.