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    Elder flower champagne- increasing alcohol content/ recipes?

    I haven't added the yeast yet.. I'll do it shortly then. Presumably the nutrient can go in at the same time? Also, as it's all purpose white yeast, presumably that means that there'll be no fizz, and I can strain straight into demijohns? Do they still require airlocks if so? Sorry for all the...
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    Elder flower champagne- increasing alcohol content/ recipes?

    right well I made the stuff two days ago and there's no sign of any foam.. I have a packet of All Purpose White Wine yeast for 23 litres (I've made 30) and some yeast nutrient as well.. shall I just bung them in then? Do they go in at the same time? Or would people suggest straining and...
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    Elder flower champagne- increasing alcohol content/ recipes?

    Thanks for the advice - I too was planning to use 1L plastic PET pop bottles. If I use demijohns instead with bubble traps (?) don't I lose the fizz? And is it OK to add the champagne yeast tomorrow as I have none now? Many recipes seem to call for no yeast but I guess that equates to lower ABV?
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    Elder flower champagne- increasing alcohol content/ recipes?

    Hi all, I am a complete virgin at all this, so I'm starting with the simplest drop all, elder fizz. I have a few questions.. as there seem to be a billion ways of skinning this cat.. but will start with this one. Most methods I've read call for the bucket/fermentation vessel to be covered with...
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