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jthomas - I am more than happy with that masterpiece and thank you for your time (and patience).

A basic 5 gallon recipe would be fantastic, Thank you.

Essentially I am trying to mimic my first attempt last year which was just a basic one gallon recipe using 4lbs blackberries, 3lb sugar etc. It came out, much to my amazement, like a deep and juicy shiraz at just over 14%. I have a hydrometer and some gypsum is on its way. I am having a bit...

I very much appreciate your initial reply and I would feel safest going for your second option - the snag is that you don't mention how much boiling water to use nor sugar content and whilst this sounds like very basic stuff I obviously don't have your skill set - and I don't want to waste so...

jthomas - Thanks for the reply. Any chance you could break it down a little bit for this novice - A step by step would be much appreciated (I thought gypsum was used in the manufacture of plasterboard) :-?

I have about 7 kilos of blackberries in the freezer from last summer and I am looking to make a large'ish 5 gallon/23 litre batch. I have previously made a few 1 gallon batches with fantastic results but I am just a dabbler when it comes to 'from scratch' brews and have no idea on scaling up...