can you freeze plums for winemaking later on

[Andysbrew]

Just got about 8lb and don't have time at moment to make any. Busy lifestyle!. Thanks

 

[godfrey]

it is best to freeze plumbs before brewing them

it will break down the cell walls and release more juice :thumb:

 

[Andysbrew]

Thanks for quick reply, can stop worrying about using them up now! :

 

[Moley]

Wash them in sulphited water (crush a couple of CTs into the sink) and remove the stones before freezing.

 

[Andysbrew]

I just washed with tap water and froze them with stones in,oops,bin fodder then?

 

[godfrey]

not at all

just sometimes freezing can crack the stones which can have undesirable affects on your brew if they are left in the must

just thaw them and remove the stones before adding to your must :thumb:

 

[BrewSage1985]

Last year I just cut the plums in half, remove the stones, vacuum pack them into big bags and then freeze them and they keep well until needed. When defrosting they turn mushy so you don't need to physically mash the fruit youself :) jobs a gud un.