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1 Gallon Elderberry (November 24, 2006)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:56 am
by jeskremer
DAY ONE

One gallon bag of frozen elderberries (remove stems before adding to primary)

Re: 1 Gallon Elderberry (November 24, 2006)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:57 am
by jeskremer
THREE DAYS

Added Cote des Blancs yeast.

Re: 1 Gallon Elderberry (November 24, 2006)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:57 am
by jeskremer
FIVE DAYS

Funneled into the secondary at SG of 1.032.

Re: 1 Gallon Elderberry (November 24, 2006)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:57 am
by jeskremer
ONE MONTH

Racked off of the lees.

Re: 1 Gallon Elderberry (November 24, 2006)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:58 am
by jeskremer
TWO MONTHS

Racked. Very strong flavor :?

Re: 1 Gallon Elderberry (November 24, 2006)

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:59 am
by jeskremer
SEVEN MONTHS, TWO WEEKS

Added 15 mL potassium sorbate. Racked. Bottled several days later.

Re: 1 Gallon Elderberry (November 24, 2006)

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:51 am
by jeskremer
Opened a bottle at 4 1/2 years. Strong elderberry flavor. Very smooth and excellent taste!!! Semi-dry.