tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post5400218916398607995..comments2024-02-23T06:12:01.335-06:00Comments on Man, That Stuff Is Good!: Homemade Blackberry Wine, Part IDenise Grishamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-43362560041772025602023-10-09T18:50:33.402-05:002023-10-09T18:50:33.402-05:00No. I sprinkled the dry yeast directly on top.No. I sprinkled the dry yeast directly on top.Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-9728358752533755922023-10-09T12:55:22.908-05:002023-10-09T12:55:22.908-05:00Do you mix the yeast packet according to the instr...Do you mix the yeast packet according to the instructions on the packet before pouring on top of the mixture?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-40746807160755654612023-06-29T14:55:39.872-05:002023-06-29T14:55:39.872-05:00After the bubbling slows and active fermentation r...After the bubbling slows and active fermentation reduces, I rack into a second carboy leaving the thick sediment. Replace the airlock and let the wine finish for four to six weeks. I find this really helps the clearing process. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-89903270140806038852021-08-27T06:17:17.219-05:002021-08-27T06:17:17.219-05:00I’m so glad this recipe has been successful for yo...I’m so glad this recipe has been successful for you also. There is nothing better! We have not made any peach wine so I am unable to confirm that. Andy has an old wine making book, I’ll see if there are any suggestions in it.Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-53352753515531312792021-08-26T21:13:18.020-05:002021-08-26T21:13:18.020-05:00Do you have a peach wine recipe?
I made 2 batches...Do you have a peach wine recipe? <br />I made 2 batches of blackberry wine, using your recipe and we love. <br /><br />Can I use the same fruit to sugar and water ratio for peach wine, as this blackberry wine recipe?Fan M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16235923329424108294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-17730077568645920742019-01-07T18:31:20.255-06:002019-01-07T18:31:20.255-06:00I reread and found the amount answer. Will use 4is...I reread and found the amount answer. Will use 4ish gallons berries and 18 lbs of sugar. Can’t wait!WineyGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569603034182374088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-18132383496289249702019-01-07T18:01:33.827-06:002019-01-07T18:01:33.827-06:00Thanks. Usually made very high end Oakes reds but ...Thanks. Usually made very high end Oakes reds but even the most persnickety wine drinkers asked for both. They were sooooo strong! As for the brandy, real brandy is distilled but whether it’s actually ‘brandy’ this is some made in cracks and stays in the sweet and thick side. Will try to find a friend of a friend to see how to do it. With retirement try some wine kits. Kits are pricey but get very good wine, any type and any time of the year. And most yield 6 gallons. Their are a few little tricks to better the quality, which I will pass on if you are interested and do not buy the low end kits. Usually 3 tiers will cutoffs approx 70$ 90$ and next tier 125 and up. But everything is included, oak, yeast and nutrients and stopping and clarifying agents. Thanks again for your info! Gonna make 6 gallons do Friend gets then in flats with 10 pints so will have him get 4 flats. Or more? Is the 3 to make 5 gallons after processing?WineyGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569603034182374088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-48747447578264354012019-01-07T17:30:30.757-06:002019-01-07T17:30:30.757-06:00They sell the mesh bags at wine stores also. While...They sell the mesh bags at wine stores also. While either works fine I have washed and reused mesh bags. Def discolored and squeeze a little easier than pillow cases. WineyGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569603034182374088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-62454374469403737462019-01-07T17:30:12.158-06:002019-01-07T17:30:12.158-06:00Love the names of your wines by the way!Love the names of your wines by the way!Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-40268943367926489072019-01-07T17:28:55.960-06:002019-01-07T17:28:55.960-06:00Thanks for sharing all your helpful tips! We have...Thanks for sharing all your helpful tips! We have not tried brandy. Andy is retiring this year so hopefully he will have the time to do so. Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-31455316254913086062019-01-07T17:13:29.593-06:002019-01-07T17:13:29.593-06:00If in basement put cardboard under fermenting cont...If in basement put cardboard under fermenting container. It’s a barrier from cold floor. Wine making for years and we using fermenting belts. It’s a heating belt to keep temp in fermenting range. Low to mid 70’s is a great temp. For yeast, if you go to a wine supply store the different yeasts they have lead to a different alcohol content and dryness/sweetness. Mostly grape wine for 20 years but have made killer dandilion and elderberry wines. Both very strong. Called them Eldershine and Randylion. Going to make some blackberry wine very soon. Thank you for you information. Do you do any brandy?WineyGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569603034182374088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-45967436912253741782018-08-05T19:47:54.118-05:002018-08-05T19:47:54.118-05:00Would this recipe work for huckleberry wine ?? Would this recipe work for huckleberry wine ?? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384963269528301369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-80154878435166415322018-05-21T20:37:45.655-05:002018-05-21T20:37:45.655-05:00We just use what we buy at Walmart. They’re not mi...We just use what we buy at Walmart. They’re not microfiber but a cotton blend. They’re pretty much stained and end up getting tossed.Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-73578728026718655092018-05-21T18:57:32.662-05:002018-05-21T18:57:32.662-05:00Hey Denise! What fabric is your pillowcase made of...Hey Denise! What fabric is your pillowcase made of please?Hyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01102826431922768923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-16261417615372447322018-05-04T11:51:01.842-05:002018-05-04T11:51:01.842-05:00Look immediatley under the last picture to find th...Look immediatley under the last picture to find the link. Thank you!Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-36516793831495143502018-05-04T11:30:28.721-05:002018-05-04T11:30:28.721-05:00Where would I find part 2?Where would I find part 2?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283157856325891633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-34313611080687185812017-07-23T12:27:44.084-05:002017-07-23T12:27:44.084-05:00We have had it to foam up also but not enough to o...We have had it to foam up also but not enough to overflow it. We do not fill up the bucket all the way with water and I'm assuming you aren't also. I'm not sure why that happens sometimes and other times it doesn't.Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-69947516708059311202017-07-22T21:07:11.458-05:002017-07-22T21:07:11.458-05:00Is it normal for it to foam up when you stir it. I...Is it normal for it to foam up when you stir it. It almost overflows the 5 gallon bucket when I stir it. Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014193282861282693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-64084539120241686232016-03-07T18:44:45.041-06:002016-03-07T18:44:45.041-06:00Water faucet temperature is what we use. Thanks! D...Water faucet temperature is what we use. Thanks! Denise Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-90114072129448290562016-03-07T18:44:34.044-06:002016-03-07T18:44:34.044-06:00Water faucet temperature is what we use. Thanks! D...Water faucet temperature is what we use. Thanks! Denise Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-71507774681764219542016-03-07T11:32:50.732-06:002016-03-07T11:32:50.732-06:00What temperature is the water when you pour it ove...What temperature is the water when you pour it over the sugar berry mixture?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-10128363051098125022015-07-17T06:24:23.006-05:002015-07-17T06:24:23.006-05:00A friend saves their 1/2 gallon screw top wine bot...A friend saves their 1/2 gallon screw top wine bottles for us. We clean and reuse them. Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-66331633054931157452015-07-16T21:35:23.957-05:002015-07-16T21:35:23.957-05:00how and what do you bottle it in?how and what do you bottle it in?Ranch wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18390401233856129684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-47412370455564342002015-07-16T16:14:04.331-05:002015-07-16T16:14:04.331-05:00yes they are! We found a honey hole of blackberrie...yes they are! We found a honey hole of blackberries here in NE Georgia this year! Danny Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653689026695880318.post-20135774807285090852015-07-15T17:47:05.559-05:002015-07-15T17:47:05.559-05:00No worries! Feel free to ask any questions. We wil...No worries! Feel free to ask any questions. We will do our best to answer. Good luck! Let us know how it turns out. The blackberries are looking fabulous this year! :-)Denise Grishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381868419634009617noreply@blogger.com