Simple Cheap and Tasty, Raspberryade

[afur130173]

ive made a few of these and none have went like a rocket. fermentation usually takes about two weeks for me.

[suitsyousir]

ok cool thanks. I made it up to the 5l recipe, but then realised that my glass jars were exactly 5l so I had to tip a little away. I was concerned I may have binned some yeast as well, but I have some more should I need to add some.

[afur130173]

tipping some of the yeast wont matter too much as yeast will multiply and grow anyway.

if you like these syrups, you should try the credit crunch brews, they are my new favourite brews.

[suitsyousir]

Ok cheers, I didnt realise that. I stupidly forgot to take a hydro reading before pitching the yeast, any idea where the FG should be when ready? Its still bubbling very weakly, but it has been a little chilly. Im hoping the hot weather might kick it off a bit.

[second2none]

Stand it in a sink of hot water if u wanna boost it up a bit

Google sugar wash calculator and first result gives u a nice calc that u enter how much sugar u put in and how much liquid and it will give u a percent, I never take readings co if u know what's going in you can work out what's comming out

To get a to perfect you will need to know how much sugar was in the raspberry juice, but I seem to remember for this brew it ain't very much.. 25g at the most which won't effect ur percentage

[suitsyousir]

ok will give it a try. I am a well experienced kit brewer, but think I am panicking cos this is a little different!

[suitsyousir]

ok will give it a try. I am a well experienced kit brewer, but think I am panicking cos this is a little different!

[CJR]

Started a 2 gallon batch.

2 bottles Raspberry Syrup
800g White Sugar
Water to make 10L
Fishtank heater @ 22C

Wilko's Gervin Universal Wine Yeast used.

Bottle conditioned in fridge.

Light feeling and gentle carbonation, slight raspberry tang. Came out a little over 3%. Goes down very easily.

[Stufat]

Made this a few times and love it. Wanted to try something different so used vimto.......only I forgot to boil it first.
Didn't wanna waste it so left it going on off chance it might work and after 6 days its started bubbling away nicely.
Is this still gonna work?

Forgot to mention, followed exact raspberry recipe except litre of standard vimto cordial Instead

[Chicken Dipper]

I've only done vimto once and it turned out really well, I did boil it however. I guess time will tell, if its gets a bit stuck or slow help it along with some nutrient

[Stufat]

Took almost a week to start, 2 weeks later the vimto is still bubbling away nicely.
Seems all is working

[second2none]

I found it difficult to sweeten when I did my first vimto wine, mine didn't taste right so I added splender and unfortunately added too much

I just thought I'd warn you and give u some chance to think about it!

Hope it goes well and if it does you should start a new topic If ur recipe works

[Chicken Dipper]

Glad it's going strong! Never give in!!

[Bert]

I made one of these in an air tight container 3 months ago but forgot about it. Do you reckon it will be worth bottling?

[WalesAles]

I made one of these in an air tight container 3 months ago but forgot about it. Do you reckon it will be worth bottling?

Hello Bert,
Smell it, taste it, If it`s OK I`d bottle it. 45gr sugar per 5Lt batch prime. I bet it`s lovely and clear after 3 months!
WA