Not saying there is anything wrong with that, just that it has a lot of variables and sometimes they turn out great right out the gate. Maybe I've just gotten lucky
Anyway, back to the OP (sorry for getting sidetracked
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I'm probably going to get some flack for this recipe, being as I don't think most people heat up their must, but ya know what? I'm all for trying different things and this turned out pretty damned good lol.
1 gallon water
2 pomegranates, seeded
2lbs strawberries, quartered
12oz blackberries, whole
Steep for 1 hour at 120°-140°f
Cool to 90°
Add 3 cups of honey (about 40oz)
Red Star Premiere Blanc Champagne Yeast
SG: 1.090
Pitched 9-29-2020
FG: 0.996 10-18-2020
12.33%ABV
Stabilize
Backsweeten 8oz/gal (or to taste)
I steeped it on the stove, once the honey is mixed in, transition to your fermenter and pitch yeast
I'll make some adjustments to this recipe, but for a first run it turned out well, strong but not overwhelming, slightly on the sweet side. Everybody loved it