Recent content by lakeslad

hi guys, i have never backswetened any of the gallons of this fine brew that i have made, but im intrigued to try it, do i simply add one carton (1litre) of apple concentrate into the carboy and leave it at that? can i have a little more info on back sweetening please cheers lee. (uk)

sounds good, Milton is big business over here in the uk for baby products, i couldn't give a toss about it lol i have proper brew making cleaning powder, how long do you leave it to sit at all? isnt this the way you extract the juice and flavors of the plums?

initial fermenting in my experience ( and i have made gallons) is that it takes about 4 week, then you can drink it or leave it for as long as you like, even on the lees to mature, once fermented i see no reason why you can not move it about while it matures, if you rack it off the lees (you...

hi all, i ahve about, 5kg of plums cut,stoned and frozen ready for a good recipe to come across i have found this one but it does look very simple any one comment on it? would you give it a go with out nutrients etc? many thanks for any input lee...

just another quick one, what is yeast energizer know as over here in the uk? i can find no reference to if.

cheers yooper, but that's a bit confusing lol, so i AM ok just to cold soak them ? if i don't boil or heat them than that's what you mean?

cheers, but i read somewhere it clears quicker and better if you cold soak the plums, any thoughts on this?

i like it thank you.

hi all i have been given 2 bags full of nice new fresh plums from a friends tree, so id like advise with what to do with them all? a nice wine for instance, any recipes or links to them appreciated, cheers lee.

my first ever mead of which i used this recipe is still slowly bubbling after a month and a half, looking good to me!!!,

I've just tasted a batch I made with brown sugar and it is amazing I would recommend it to anyone to try out.

excellent, im on it...

i don't want to hijack this thread but im up for that as well mate!! any one have any ideas?

hi all Ive made loads of this now, even started making it for friends as they buy the ingredients, Ive had mold,spores, clear liquid, cloudy liquid and at the end of the day it all tastes OK, Ive drank loads at 3 weeks old most Ive gone is 4 weeks but never any problems it really is straight...

i don't want to hijack this thread, but what are the best budget printers you use for your labels at home?.