Rhubarb Wine - My First Attempt

[TasunkaWitko]

@buMbLeB - I know it...I know it!

For what it's worth, it was coming along REALLY nicely. It's rhubarb, so it's a bit tart, but not overly so at all, in my opinion. Besides, that was to be expected, since it is - after all - rhubarb wine. One could back-sweeten, if desired, or perhaps add a quarter-cup of honey as described in Yooper's crabapple wine recipe.

Having said that, I probably would not sweeten it, myself. My dad was making some at the same time that I was, using a different recipe, and he said that mine was much better. I think it might be good to add some other fruit, if desired, but if you're making straight rhubarb wine, then my inclination would be to leave it a bit tart.

Anyway, I think a person could go ahead with the recipe I was using and do pretty well. I didn't get to "final" stages with this, but it was very good every step of the way up until disaster struck.

 

[lukebuz]

Who is this man child who has Multiple Times thieved and ruined your wines? Kick his ass out, or deliver an ultimatum, man. He is a adult. Nothing peeves me more than such irresponsibility.

 

[TasunkaWitko]

Aye - the ultimatum was delivered.

 

[buMbLeB]

Just brew the boy some sugar water like they do in Scandinavia. Or better yet, teach him the art, then start thieving in retaliation! Thanks for the extra info TasWit, I'll go ahead and do my own batch. I've already got one plum and one apricot from my dad's fruit trees, so the rhubarb will be the trifecta.

ps I really like tart, and I bet my folks do too, and they're gonna get most of it. Just want you to know I appreciate your contributions, very helpful!

 

[TasunkaWitko]

Thank you, sir - it is good to hear!

Please do feel free to post up on your experience with this, or create a new thread and post a link to it here. The more information out there, the better!