2/16/24 (Day 1)
This is take 2 of the blueberry that was such a hit we almost drank it all quick. Not many changes made to the recipe. Here we go!
6 lbs Golden Lake Honey
6 lbs G.V. frozen blueberries (thawed and mashed)
1 1/2 tsp Pectic Enzyme
1/2 tsp acid blend
8 oz Ribena Black Currant Concentrate
Lalvin QA23 yeast (This is one of the changes for the recipe*)
S.G. = 1.104 (14.2% ABV if goes dry)
2/17/24 (Day 2)
1 Tblsp DAP
2/19/24 (Day 4)
1 Tblsp DAP
2/23/24 (Day 8)
S.G. = 1.020 It’s almost time to rack this.
3/2/24 (Day 16) Stabilized
S.G. = 1.000 IT”S DONE!!!!!! STABILIZED
1 tsp Sorbate
1/4 tsp Metabisulphite
Racked into 2 gallon clear carboy. The rest went into Frakenstein Bottle
14.5% ABV
3/29/24 (Day 43 )
Racked off oak chips. It’s been more than 16 days and it’s really oaky. I back sweetened to 1.024. It’s not super sweet but it is super oaky. I’ll let it set in the bucket for a week or two and then bottle. I’m in no hurry with this.
4/6/24 (Day 51)
It went into bottles today. I’m happy with the yield and I’m happy with the taste. It is a bit more oakier than the last batch but it’s got a LOT of character. Mouthfeel is good, blueberries shine through and it’s really not to sweet.