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1 Gallon Strawberry (June 26, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:51 am
by jeskremer
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.
Re: 1 Gallon Strawberry (June 26, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:52 am
by jeskremer
DAY TWO
Added EC-1118 Champagne yeast.
Re: 1 Gallon Strawberry (June 26, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:52 am
by jeskremer
DAY FIVE
SG 1.025. Stirred, then funneled into secondary. Placed under airlock.
Re: 1 Gallon Strawberry (June 26, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:53 am
by jeskremer
ONE MONTH
Racked off of the lees. Added about 2 c tap water.
Re: 1 Gallon Strawberry (June 26, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:54 am
by jeskremer
THREE MONTHS
Racked and added 60 mL potassium sorbate sweetener/conditioner. Added 1/2 campden tablet.
Re: 1 Gallon Strawberry (June 26, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:54 am
by jeskremer
THREE MONTHS, THREE DAYS
Bottled.
Re: 1 Gallon Strawberry (June 26, 2007)
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:55 am
by jeskremer
ONE YEAR, FOUR MONTHS
Excellent! Not so good until the 12 month point though.
