BeerCat
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Big fan of Port and thought i would like to have a crack at some. Bought a pack of high alcohol wine yeast and have some Muntons red grape juice concentrate. Was thinking of using red grape juice and honey as according to the info i got with the yeast its better to add the sugars slowly to increase alcohol levels. I accidentally did this with a Mead when i started out and it came out really good.
Am guessing the best way to monitor this is by leaving a hydrometer in the demijohn? Will most probably fortify this with brandy if its turns out drinkable. Will be making a small starter as per instructions. Looking to make a final product around 18 to 20%. How does this sound? Do i have too much for a dry Port
For a 5l recipe i am thinking of ;
2 x 220g Muntons red grape concentrate
3l red grape juice
300g honey
juice 1 lemon,
1 chopped apple,
handful or raisins
topped up with water to 4l
day 5 add 300g honey
day 15 add 300g honey
Am guessing the best way to monitor this is by leaving a hydrometer in the demijohn? Will most probably fortify this with brandy if its turns out drinkable. Will be making a small starter as per instructions. Looking to make a final product around 18 to 20%. How does this sound? Do i have too much for a dry Port
For a 5l recipe i am thinking of ;
2 x 220g Muntons red grape concentrate
3l red grape juice
300g honey
juice 1 lemon,
1 chopped apple,
handful or raisins
topped up with water to 4l
day 5 add 300g honey
day 15 add 300g honey