Ferret664 Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 Just a quick post to see what people have brewing this year? Sloes seem to be bountiful and the blackberries have been fantastic too . I have BlackBerry whisky Sloe gin Damson gin Damson rum And have also made a few jars of damson jam and blackberry jam . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinj Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 We made blackberry jelly jam - loverly! Also : Damson Vodka Blackberry Brandy (you just have to try it!) Crab apple Vodka (new to us) On the to-do list is sloe gin and Bullace Vodka, they aren't ripe yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycooker Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 Sloe gin strawberry gin rhubarb gin cherry brandy raspberry vodka n vanilla vodka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret664 Posted September 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 Hmm blackberry brandy now that sounds intresting !? Also I hear a lot of me of rave about raspberry vodka is it really as good as everyone says? Never tried vodka and not massively keen on raspberries but think might have to give it a go ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Whichever fruit you use, don't waste it. When the fruit/pulp is removed, stir it into a good quality, gently melted plain chocolate and leave it (if you can) to set............MMmmmmmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret664 Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Even sloes? Do you have to do anything to them? Also when I did my damson I just pierced them a couple of times and left the stones in ? Is that ok ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) We put a slice in to sloes, bullace, and damsons, easier than pricking. best to use ceramic blade Edited September 27, 2019 by Yellow Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 I just squash them a bit breaking the skin. Two litres of pear vodka set this morning and sliced them up quite small and will agitate for about a week. Intend to try that dark chocolate deal, sounds good way to use the remains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 I normally do some morello cherry brandy but an almost absence of cherries on my two trees prevented this. Made some damson vodka for the first time as highly recommended on here. However, the blackthorns around here were devoid of sloes but Wooder on here kindly came to my rescue and supplied me with sufficient sloes for this years batch of sloe gin. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 12 hours ago, Robden said: Whichever fruit you use, don't waste it. When the fruit/pulp is removed, stir it into a good quality, gently melted plain chocolate and leave it (if you can) to set............MMmmmmmmm! You got me started, into Aldi this afternoon for 6 bars of dark chocolate . Got home and removed the pulp from the sloes that had been soaking in vodka since December, had strained off the brew yesterday and was thinking of making jam before seeing this post. And WOW, wife is now checking it out 😋 and l can’t say she’s alone 😳 Tomorrow it’s the Scotch and Gin’s turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 11 hours ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: You got me started, into Aldi this afternoon for 6 bars of dark chocolate . Got home and removed the pulp from the sloes that had been soaking in vodka since December, had strained off the brew yesterday and was thinking of making jam before seeing this post. And WOW, wife is now checking it out 😋 and l can’t say she’s alone 😳 Tomorrow it’s the Scotch and Gin’s turn. The sloes are excellent, they give a nice "tang." Other fruit can be a bit sweet......mind you though, it still gets eaten......quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret664 Posted September 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Was just giving my kilner jars a shake when I saw a single grain of wheat in my blackberry whisky! Is this ok ? Won't effect the drink in anyway ? Many thanks Ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 29, 2019 Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 I have just roasted some home grown cob nuts and added a few sultanas as a trial run to using the damazenes from the vodka I have brewing at the moment. Used the Aldi dark chocolate, melted in a small saucepan sat in boiling water in a larger saucepan, takes seconds. Just devoured the first block as desert after Sunday lunch, superb. Looking forward to the damazenes being ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret664 Posted September 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Can you add cinnamon sticks to sloe gin ? Sure I read it on here before now That people use to? Is it any good ? My sloe gin has been sitting a week would it be ok to open it up and pop one in if I wanted to 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinj Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 26/09/2019 at 18:40, Ferret664 said: Hmm blackberry brandy now that sounds intresting !? Also I hear a lot of me of rave about raspberry vodka is it really as good as everyone says? Never tried vodka and not massively keen on raspberries but think might have to give it a go ! Yes, BB - it's as good as it sounds. I think my wife tried Raspberries which were nice but Strawberry Vodka is to die for - very moreish, it doesn't last long. On 29/09/2019 at 15:15, Ferret664 said: Can you add cinnamon sticks to sloe gin ? Sure I read it on here before now That people use to? Is it any good ? My sloe gin has been sitting a week would it be ok to open it up and pop one in if I wanted to 🤔 I don't see why not, we open our jars to taste and adjust sweetness. It won't go off because sugar and alcohol are both preservatives. Let it steep until it tastes OK then remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Strawberry vodka eh? ive been looking for my next 'infusion', thank you. what ratio strawberries to vodka did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) Just the 1 don't want to spoil it. Edited October 10, 2019 by B725 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, B725 said: Just the 1 don't want to spoil it. Hahahahaha Well played sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 26/09/2019 at 18:40, Ferret664 said: Hmm blackberry brandy now that sounds intresting !? Also I hear a lot of me of rave about raspberry vodka is it really as good as everyone says? Never tried vodka and not massively keen on raspberries but think might have to give it a go ! Blackberry brandy is very nice, as is sloe brandy. Raspberry whiskey is good. Never tried raspberry vodka, I think a bottle may well be on the cards. Searching around this section I've found loads of ideas to try. I've also just sourced some home distilled alcohol. Done a nice little deal on 5L @ 50% abv so I'm hoping to add a little extra punch to this years batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver One Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Wife is quite fond of those tubs of kids sweets. The only one nobody will touch is the Parma violets BUT she reckons she could drink Parma Violet gin/vodka. Sounds a bit poncy to me but may be worth a shot also,thought about apple/pear/cinnamon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksy II Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Crabapple whiskey! I haven’t tried it but I’ve got a glut of them and I’ve found a recipe for it so I’m going make some this weekend! 750g crabapples 70cl whisky 5 Tsbp sugar or honey 3 sliced fresh ginger (or any spice you fancy, cinnamon, vanilla pod, cloves, cardamon) 1ltr jar add the chopped washed apples sugar and whisky and shake well (I like to just put the sugar and fruit together for a day or two before I add booze as it makes it more syrupy) then treat as you would any other fruit ,shake/store in a dark place etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 This years recipe for sloe gin is to 2/3 fill a 2l ginger bottle with berries, add 500g sugar and 1 litre of gin which then just needs a slight squeeze to eliminate the air. Should be drinkable by Chistmas once rebottled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 I've been lazy this year and missed the damson crop. I actually prefer them to sloes as they are sweeter and can be ready to drink a bit quicker. I usually leave sloes 12 months to brew properly. I have got damsons from last years crop still in the loft. They need sorting out for this years Xmas gifting. We do seem to have some decent sloe crops, so I'd better get out and grab some when they are ready. Happy brewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonic69 Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, hedge said: I've been lazy this year and missed the damson crop. I actually prefer them to sloes as they are sweeter and can be ready to drink a bit quicker. Where do you tend to find Damsons? What time of year is best for them? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) (double post) Edited October 16, 2019 by hedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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