1 Gallon Strawberry (June 26, 2007)

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DAY ONE

4 pounds frozen berries (12 cups)
4 3/4 c sugar

Acid tested must mix of 0.3%. Added 2 tsp acid blend to raise mixture to 0.6%.

SG of 1.070. Added another 1 c sugar to bring SG to 1.090.

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DAY TWO

Added EC-1118 Champagne yeast.

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DAY FIVE

SG 1.025. Stirred, then funneled into secondary. Placed under airlock.

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ONE MONTH

Racked off of the lees. Added about 2 c tap water.

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THREE MONTHS

Racked and added 60 mL potassium sorbate sweetener/conditioner. Added 1/2 campden tablet.

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THREE MONTHS, THREE DAYS

Bottled.

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ONE YEAR, FOUR MONTHS

Excellent! Not so good until the 12 month point though.