Hi from Birmingham

[Big_Ron]

Hi team,

I’ve brewed some AG ales and some cheap strong cider in the past and am currently trying my hand at hedgerow wine. Joined the forum for some advice and maybe share some tips I’ve picked up.

Aaron

 

[lupinehorror]

the words 'cheap' and 'strong' are two of my favourites when it comes to liquids.
welcome to the forum.

 

[Gerryjo]

Hi and welcome to the forum...

 

[Big_Ron]

the words 'cheap' and 'strong' are two of my favourites when it comes to liquids.
welcome to the forum.

That cider went down well at university

 

[DocAnna]

Hi and a warm welcome, hedgerow wines are really good fun, you can make wine from nearly anything in your garden and the strength is wholly controllable. I'm no expert but have had fun going through the garden in the summer making wine from fruits and lemon balm leaves. If it's something you think you might do more than once or twice, I recommend getting the additional ingredients separately (tannin, nutrient, acids etc) rather than buying the hedgerow wine kits. It gives you more control and is cheaper in the long run.

Anna

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Big_Ron]

Hi and a warm welcome, hedgerow wines are really good fun, you can make wine from nearly anything in your garden and the strength is wholly controllable. I'm no expert but have had fun going through the garden in the summer making wine from fruits and lemon balm leaves. If it's something you think you might do more than once or twice, I recommend getting the additional ingredients separately (tannin, nutrient, acids etc) rather than buying the hedgerow wine kits. It gives you more control and is cheaper in the long run.

Anna

Thanks for the advice! We got some thick bramble at the allotment and have a bountiful sloe spot. Haven’t had such luck finding haw or elder unfortunately.