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  1. LED_ZEP

    Very low final gravity reading

    I've just checked the FG on a sugar wash I've had on for a couple of weeks to find the lowest reading I've ever had 0.986 I didn't think that was even possible, I've had a wine go as low as 0.992 but norm is 0.994 - 0.996. I was so surprised that I checked the hydrometer in water to make sure...
  2. LED_ZEP

    Have a Good New Year All

    I'd Just like to wish everyone a good New Year. It's really helped been part of this community over the last 12 months as it's brought a smile to my face on many an occasion when there's been little else that has. I'd also like to give a special thanks to @Chippy_Tea for putting up with us...
  3. LED_ZEP

    Punch Chateau Rouge 30 Bottle Wine Kit

    I'm making this for the third time so that should say something. It's fruity and makes a lovely drink, one thing it's not doing is trying to emulate a good quality red wine but at around £30 that's fine. There's no oak flavours, body is lacking but it's makes up for this with fruitiness, a light...
  4. LED_ZEP

    Young’s Harvest Barley Wine

    Not had a Barley wine in 30 years and fancy something a little different from what I usually make (wines, TC's and the odd stout) so think I'll have a go at this. Anyone tried it? Is there a go to barley wine kit? Thanks.
  5. LED_ZEP

    Halloween Question?

    🎃 Which witch witches which witch? 😖
  6. LED_ZEP

    What's the law

    @PenhowBrewer post about a period Boots' home brewing find on Gumtree just reminded me how I used to make a little "extra pocket money" back in the day. Makes me laugh now but this took me back; I used to go in to Boots aged 13 and buy home brew kits and gear. It was only questioned once by the...
  7. LED_ZEP

    Marmite Wine ( I said I would)

    I said it jokingly on another thread that I'd get a Marmite wine on this weekend. Should be "ready" for Christmas to get rid of those unwanted guests (might serve mulled as suggested by @Gerryjo ). 4 tbls Marmite 800g sugar 2l Apple juice 1/4 stick of cinnamon 3 cloves 12 black pepper corns 1...
  8. LED_ZEP

    High alcohol ABV

    I've noticed a few posts since lock-down from people new to brewing looking for a High ABV in TC's and wines so thought I'd put this out there. I've done few experiments to see how high I can push the ABV over the years and 20-21% is about the limit I've got. The two main things I found were...
  9. LED_ZEP

    Shloer wine

    Just for the irony of making wine from an alcohol free "wine" I bought 6 bottles of Elderflower and grape Schloer when it was on offer at Tesco for £1. I simmered the schloer first as it's carbonated and added a little lemon juice to it, threw it in a demijohn with some sugar (o.g 1.090) and...
  10. LED_ZEP

    My PC hard drive is on it's way out, what can I do?

    My hard drive is slowly dying and I need to change it. Fifteen years back this was something I did daily in my job without any loss of data but can it be done now? I would like to keep all the settings and info but I guess Microsoft have made this nearly impossible. Can anyone suggest a good...
  11. LED_ZEP

    Tolken, Mordor, and Boris Johnson.

    I always believed that Boris was evil and that was confirmed when I read the breaking news this morning BREAKING NEWS: Elven judges rule that Johnson's prorogation was unlawful. Only to be disappointed to realise that I'd misread and it was eleven judges.
  12. LED_ZEP

    Tannin

    I know most of us use tea as a source of tannin when making juice wines but I was watching a video about medieval ink making (don't ask) and they mainly used oak galls / oak apples because of their high tannin content. A bit of googling and indeed they are used to make commercial wine tannin. I...
  13. LED_ZEP

    Raspberry Lowicz (12%)

    Raspberry Lowicz (12%) One of the cheapest (Lowicz £1 when on offer at Tesco) yet nicest drinks I've made. Lovely chilled sat in the sun in the back garden. I wouldn't say this tastes like a wine more like a strong still cider and if you used a full bottle of syrup I suspect it would be more...
  14. LED_ZEP

    Punch Nebbiolo 30 Bottle Wine Kit (From Creative Winemaking)

    I got this got this kit to see how it compares to other kits based on it's price (£29.95) The result was a drinkable red but nothing special, lacking in depth of flavour and body compared to the £40 kits (Beaverdale and CC) which themselves are lacking compared to £50 kits (at what price do...
  15. LED_ZEP

    Wine cooler

    Currys have a 34 bottle wine cooler on offer for £89 + free delivery, can't go far wrong at that price. My order is due to arrive this afternoon, let me know if you want a review...
  16. LED_ZEP

    Tea and Oak

    Hi All Was thinking of trying a little experiment this weekend and get a wine on that is purely very strong tea and loads of toasted oak. I'm not expecting it to be very drinkable but was hoping to get something with a very strong oak and tanning flavour that I can use in the future to blend...
  17. LED_ZEP

    Problem Fermentations and Yeast Management.

    Below is a link to a nice study of fermentation, it's a bit of a scientific approach and I know some folks on here don't like the science so be warmed! It's defo worth a read as it makes clear what the yeast do, when and why...
  18. LED_ZEP

    Pint of dead bread, anyone?

    This is an article on the bbc web site using bread to make beer: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/43585053/turning-bread-into-beer-to-fight-food-waste
  19. LED_ZEP

    Beaverdale Shiraz?

    Made the Beaverdale 30 bottle Shiraz kit and I'm a little undecided how to review this one. It made a very nice red that I really liked but it wasn't a Shiraz. I enjoyed every drop but it was lacking the spicy, peppery taste you get with a Shiraz. I'd made the Pinot Noir just before this and I...
  20. LED_ZEP

    Anyone tried GV5?

    My temp controlled bin is in use so I thought I'd try a brew at room temp (around 17-18c) using GV5 yeast as it's happy with lower temps, down to 8c as per the packet. As I've not used it before I just wondered if anyone else has? If so should I expect a really slow ferment as my brew does...
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