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1 Gallon Cranberry (December 2, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:10 am
by jeskremer
DAY ONE
Added 5 1/2 c sugar for a starting SG of 1.10 to the standard recipe. Did not test for acid content.
Re: 1 Gallon Cranberry (December 2, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:11 am
by jeskremer
DAY TWO
Added Red Star Premier Cuvee yeast.
Re: 1 Gallon Cranberry (December 2, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:12 am
by jeskremer
ONE MONTH
Racked off of lees. Delicious with a slight tart flavor. Very promising
Re: 1 Gallon Cranberry (December 2, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:13 am
by jeskremer
THREE MONTHS
Racked and topped with 3/4 c tap water - bitter
Re: 1 Gallon Cranberry (December 2, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:14 am
by jeskremer
FOUR MONTHS
Racked. Added 50mL potassium sorbate.
Re: 1 Gallon Cranberry (December 2, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:14 am
by jeskremer
SEVEN MONTHS
Racked and degassed with a power drill and plastic hanger. (it seemed a bit "fizzy")
Re: 1 Gallon Cranberry (December 2, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:15 am
by jeskremer
SEVEN MONTHS, TWO DAYS
Bottled. The "fizziness" is gone.
Re: 1 Gallon Cranberry (December 2, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:15 am
by jeskremer
ONE YEAR
Excellent flavor. Semi-sweet cranberry