homemade brandy

[justmee]

3 qts. fruit (i`m using strawberries)
3 sliced lemons
10lbs. sugar
1 pkg. yeast
4lbs raisins

boil 3 gallons water then let cool. add ingredients then cover with cheese cloth. stir each day for 7 days. on 7th day add raisins then let sit 21 more days. bottle and enjoy



just started it today next month you shall see my drunk posting results

 

[Peter Parka]

Sounds more like prison hooch to me. I know how to make real brandy but you can get 12 years in prison for that over here if you havent got a license. Good luck though, it will probably be rank but get you'll get well pissed!:thumbup

 

[justmee]

Sounds more like prison hooch to me. I know how to make real brandy but you can get 12 years in prison for that over here if you havent got a license. Good luck though, it will probably be rank but get you'll get well pissed!:thumbup

i found it in a recipe book of my grandmas. i just thought i would try it and see what happens...lol

actually i`d be interested in how you make it too. might not be illegal here

 

[Peter Parka]

i found it in a recipe book of my grandmas. i just thought i would try it and see what happens...lol

actually i`d be interested in how you make it too. might not be illegal here

I dont think its illegal in the USA, the addresses I have for the equipment are from either the USA or Canada.

Here's a good site about distilling alcohol for you.:thumbup


Home Distillation of Alcohol (Homemade Alcohol to Drink)

 

[Pabst]

define 1 package yeast. are we talking an actual yeast strain used for wine and brewing?

i'd think a fermenter for the initial ferment would be best and then racking it off and going for a secondary. then let sit till clear. IF you want.

i study brewing and wine making as a hobby.

 

[Azazel]

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[justmee]

define 1 package yeast. are we talking an actual yeast strain used for wine and brewing?

i'd think a fermenter for the initial ferment would be best and then racking it off and going for a secondary. then let sit till clear. IF you want.

i study brewing and wine making as a hobby.

for some strange reason i have a feeling this aint gonna work out...lol


i just baught a package from the baking department...lol

 

[Pabst]

for some strange reason i have a feeling this aint gonna work out...lol


i just baught a package from the baking department...lol

you can use that. the raisins have the sugars needed to start the fermentation process. 10 pounds of sugar sounds a bit much. i would suggest putting it together without the sugar and seeing how it tastes. if it's pretty sweet i wouldnt bother with the sugar. 4 pounds of raisins is a lot of sugar for the yeast. especially for 3 gallons of water plus fruit. it will have a good raisiny/grape note (mostly raisin though). i'd maybe cut back on the lemons a smidge, it might make it too citrusy. the strawberrys are a good choice. they can have a good amount of acidity so 4 lemons may not be needed. try 1 or 2.

Brandy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia also read this. it gives good insight on brandy.


also try this on a smaller scale, like 1 gallon. its easier to rack off from the fruit, and if it doesnt turn out well it's only a gallon to ditch, not 3-5 gallons. that means less losses and less money lost.

 

[justmee]

you can use that. the raisins have the sugars needed to start the fermentation process. 10 pounds of sugar sounds a bit much. i would suggest putting it together without the sugar and seeing how it tastes. if it's pretty sweet i wouldnt bother with the sugar. 4 pounds of raisins is a lot of sugar for the yeast. especially for 3 gallons of water plus fruit. it will have a good raisiny/grape note (mostly raisin though). i'd maybe cut back on the lemons a smidge, it might make it too citrusy. the strawberrys are a good choice. they can have a good amount of acidity so 4 lemons may not be needed. try 1 or 2.

Brandy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia also read this. it gives good insight on brandy.


also try this on a smaller scale, like 1 gallon. its easier to rack off from the fruit, and if it doesnt turn out well it's only a gallon to ditch, not 3-5 gallons. that means less losses and less money lost.

i`ll admit, i dont have the slightest of what i`m doing. i just found this in my grandmas cook book and thought i would try it. now that i have a intrest in making it you might be getting a few e-mails in the future asking some questions because i`m sure i`m going to try this again

 

[Pabst]

ok no problem. brewing and wine making is something anyway can do with a little know how and the right ingredients and techniques. do a google search for beer and wine making forums. there are plenty out there.

try something easy, like a mead. it takes time but that's usually it, not much else you need to do. how long? a year or more. but its easy to do and requires very few ingredients. water yeast and honey is all that's needed but you can add fruit and spices.

 

[PerfectBlue]

We make beer at home sometimes - it's pretty good but kind of a pain. It's easier to go to the store and grab a sixer out of the cooler.

 

[AUDRAA]

Sounds more like prison hooch to me. I know how to make real brandy but you can get 12 years in prison for that over here if you havent got a license. Good luck though, it will probably be rank but get you'll get well pissed!:thumbup

:24: thats what I was thinking, I was waiting for the put it under your mattress to ferment directions