Elderflower near Farnborough?

[Banksy]

Hi all,

I'm looking for some elderflower near to Farnborough. Is there an internet site with info on where to find the stuff, or does anyone know?

Thank you.

 

[Moley]

I'm guessing you're probably too late Down South, they've almost finished here in the middle and should be just about ready Oop Norf.

 

[fermentall]

Hi Banksy,here in berkshire they have all but finished as Moley said they probably would have.

 

[Banksy]

Oh well, maybe next year then...

Although, I'm going 'oooooop Norf' in one month. If I get some peeps to pick it, does it store ok, and how much do I need for a reasonable batch of Elderflower nectar?

Thanks guys

 

[Cider Minx]

mine are just finishing and I'm in manchester

I did a batch a few day ago but I don't think it will be ok I will see later

but 1st batch I did a while ago was amazing

I just walked past our tree and smelt the flowers .......... CAT PEE and very yellow so I'm guessing your to late unless you try more north lol

 

[graysalchemy]

You could wait for the fruit in September and make elderberry wine or Port. :hmm: :hmm:

 

[Cider Minx]

^^ yep I left the rest of my flowers so I get berries for next brew :)

all is not lost yet

 

[graysalchemy]

I'm waiting for them for the elderberry stout :whistle: :whistle:

 

[Cider Minx]

oooooooo remind me to try and get up to you when it is ready hehehehehe

 

[graysalchemy]

You may have to wait some time. The last lot I did was 9% and could have done with a year or so's aging. Quite easy to do if you have a base stout I just add the juice of 1lb of elderberries per gallon , but as I said it is better with a hefty stout to begin with. However there is no reason why it couldn't be added as an addition to a kit.