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1 Gallon Red Current (November 22, 2009)
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:03 pm
by jeskremer
DAY ONE
Instead of adding 6.75 cups of sugar (3 lbs) as stated in the recipe, added only 5 cups this time to make an SG of 1.095.
Re: 1 Gallon Red Current (November 22, 2009)
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:03 pm
by jeskremer
36 HOURS
Added 1/3 packet of Red Star Montrachet yeast.
Re: 1 Gallon Red Current (November 22, 2009)
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:03 pm
by jeskremer
DAY FIVE
Only 1.060 SG. Very slow, although yeast was added a bit later than normal.
Re: 1 Gallon Red Current (November 22, 2009)
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:27 pm
by jeskremer
DAY SIX
Transferred to secondary at 1.060 SG.
Re: 1 Gallon Red Current (November 22, 2009)
Posted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:45 pm
by jeskremer
NINE WEEKS (January 30, 2010)
Racked. Very bland, woody? flavor with a lot of sparkle. Stirred vigorously to remove CO2, added almost 16 oz. cold, hard, city water. Added 1/2 tsp. acid blend. Still has an "off" flavor.
Very disappointing so far because previous red current recipes have been very good.
Re: 1 Gallon Red Current (November 22, 2009)
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:03 pm
by jeskremer
SEVEN MONTHS (June 24, 2010)
Bottled. Still not a very good flavor. Very acidic.
Re: 1 Gallon Red Current (November 22, 2009)
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:49 am
by jeskremer
Opened a bottle tonight (2 years and a few months). Excellent flavor!!! Semi-sweet.