Liquisky
Well-Known Member
Since I moved to El Paso 4 years ago I've developed a taste for spicy foods and thought this would be a great drink. I'd like some help so that I don't screw it up.
Here's what I'm considering.
Spring water to make 1 gallon
4 pounds of local honey, (far west Texas, near El Paso, variety (i.e. clover, alfalfa, wildflower, NOT on label)
1 habanero chili
1 packet Lalvin 118, dehydrated and pitched per instructions on label.
1) I'm thinking of roasting and skinning the chili and removing the seeds.
Should I add the chili before or after fermentation is complete?
2) I don't have pectic enzyme. Should I?
3) I have "Yeast Energizer: Nutrient Booster." On the label it says: Diammonium Phosphate (DVP), Yeast Hulls (Biotin), Magnesium Sulphate, Vitamin B Complex.
Do I need anything else for nutrients?
I'm thinking of only heating the honey enough to get it to mix in the water.
Any other advice is more than welcome.
3) I have "Yeast Energizer: Nutrient Booster." On the lable it says: Diammonium Phosphate (DVP), Yeast Hulls (Biotin), Magnesium Sulphate, Vitamin B Complex.
Do I need anything else for nutrients?
I'm thinking of only heating the honey enough to get it to mix in the water.
Any other advice is more than welcome.
Here's what I'm considering.
Spring water to make 1 gallon
4 pounds of local honey, (far west Texas, near El Paso, variety (i.e. clover, alfalfa, wildflower, NOT on label)
1 habanero chili
1 packet Lalvin 118, dehydrated and pitched per instructions on label.
1) I'm thinking of roasting and skinning the chili and removing the seeds.
Should I add the chili before or after fermentation is complete?
2) I don't have pectic enzyme. Should I?
3) I have "Yeast Energizer: Nutrient Booster." On the label it says: Diammonium Phosphate (DVP), Yeast Hulls (Biotin), Magnesium Sulphate, Vitamin B Complex.
Do I need anything else for nutrients?
I'm thinking of only heating the honey enough to get it to mix in the water.
Any other advice is more than welcome.
3) I have "Yeast Energizer: Nutrient Booster." On the lable it says: Diammonium Phosphate (DVP), Yeast Hulls (Biotin), Magnesium Sulphate, Vitamin B Complex.
Do I need anything else for nutrients?
I'm thinking of only heating the honey enough to get it to mix in the water.
Any other advice is more than welcome.