2011

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Blackberry Wine

(makes one gallon) Ingredients 5 lbs frozen blackberries, crushed and partially thawed 2½ lbs white granulated sugar 3¾ quarts good quality tap or bottled drinking water ½ tsp yeast nutrient …

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Dandelion Wine

(makes one gallon) Ingredients 6 cups dandelion petals 2 lb. white granulated sugar 1 lb. light raisins 3 tsp. acid blend 1 Campden tablet ½ tsp. yeast energizer 1 gal. …

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Elderberry Wine

We routinely receive questions from our customers about the use of elderberries in making wine. Up to now we have had limited opportunities to conduct winemaking trials, but have recently …

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Notes on Hard Cider Making

Add the cider to a primary fermenter with plenty of head space (don’t fill more than ¾ full). We recommend that you add ¼ teaspoon of potassium metabisulfite per 5 …

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How to Make Mead

DIRECTIONS: In a pot combine honey and 1½ gallons of water. Slowly increase heat until the honey dissolves, then raise the temperature of the mixture to 170F. Steep at this …

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