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deb_rn · 05-12-2011, 10:16 PM

It's about a quart of loosely packed flowers... per gallon.
If you see a white dandelion, it probably isn't a dandelion. NEVER use flowers that aren't 100% identifiable as edible.

Debbie

Kokopuff829 · 05-12-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by deb_rn

It's about a quart of loosely packed flowers... per gallon.
If you see a white dandelion, it probably isn't a dandelion. NEVER use flowers that aren't 100% identifiable as edible.

Debbie

Ok thanks and it was a dandelion it had the exact same shape. And I think it was connected to the same looking plant. I didn't use it. It was a day before and I threw it away. It was awesome .

Kokopuff829 · 05-12-2011, 10:37 PM

One more question. Can I use any type of wine yeast? Any really good ones that are a step up from the rest?

**CidahMastah** · 05-13-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by deb_rn

It's about a quart of loosely packed flowers... per gallon.
If you see a white dandelion, it probably isn't a dandelion. NEVER use flowers that aren't 100% identifiable as edible.

Debbie

its 2 quarts per gallon - so they were a quart shy

**CidahMastah** · 05-13-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kokopuff829

One more question. Can I use any type of wine yeast? Any really good ones that are a step up from the rest?

you can use probably any white or fruit wine yeast. I have only used cotes de blanc on this so far -but if you need help choosing another yeast post up the choices you are debating with and we can help.

One note about a yeast change. This recipe is designed to ferment out until the yeast are exhausted. If you change your yeast the ABV potential changes as well. Cotes has 11-14% potential where say 1118 has like 18% potential. So you would have to plan on crashing, sorbating, sulfiting to ensure no ferment startup if you back sweeten.

Kokopuff829 · 05-13-2011, 09:13 PM

Ya I believe I'm just going exhaust the yeast to the point where it can't ferment anymore. Thanks for the help I'll post my results 7 months later. Lol

**CidahMastah** · 05-16-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kokopuff829

Ya I believe I'm just going exhaust the yeast to the point where it can't ferment anymore. Thanks for the help I'll post my results 7 months later. Lol

exactly

That is the only thing that is a pain about this recipe - you really do have to wait it out.

When I first made this I tried some at ~2 months and I as so pissed. I almost dumped it all out. Well I just neglected it and left it. 5 months later I tried it and it was drinkable, but not smooth. So I bottled it and tried them about one bottle a week until I ran out.

I am trying to decide if I have it in me to get more dandelions for another couple gallons

Kokopuff829 · 05-16-2011, 06:39 PM

Well I made this recipe and ran out of white sugar so I used brown sugar. I already drove around for hours and didn't wanna get more so I used brown sugar. I fill what I left out with brown sugar which was about 2 cups.... Will it affect it.. I thought it would compliment the spices. Any help???

**CidahMastah** · 05-16-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kokopuff829

Well I made this recipe and ran out of white sugar so I used brown sugar. I already drove around for hours and didn't wanna get more so I used brown sugar. I fill what I left out with brown sugar which was about 2 cups.... Will it affect it.. I thought it would compliment the spices. Any help???

While I don't think there will be a significant flavor contribution from the brown sugar vs. white - I don't think it will hurt it at all. Shouldn't be a problem whatsoever.

**CidahMastah** · 11-01-2011, 12:45 PM

11/1/11 - Just an update. It hasn't cleared yet, but the little test batch has. I think I will be bottling soon anyhow so I can free up the fermenter and will be letting it age a bit more before we crack into it. of course... I am sure we will have to sample the 5 month old!