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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 :roll:

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 :D