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Re: Running box wine

2016-10-03T23:30:54+00:00

Repetitive tasting won't make a bad drink good.
Re distilling might.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Oct 03, 2016 11:30 pm

Re: Running box wine

2016-10-04T06:04:10+00:00

inksanity wrote:
Yeah will run it all again 4l not sure tasted like it was off thats the only way can explain it

You need to be a lot more ponsey - think Jilly Goolden.
And taste it again.
Then have to keep tasting it until we get it.
Bit like charades, with alcohol and the Internet thrown in

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Oct 03, 2016 8:06 am

Re: Running box wine

2016-10-03T00:57:21+00:00

Recycle, Re-distill.
We are in the vanguard of saving the planet.
Well, it helps me sleep at night after a little ilicit 'stilling.

Robert

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:57 am

Re: Running box wine

2016-10-02T21:34:27+00:00

Yeah will run it all again 4l not sure tasted like it was off thats the only way can explain it

Statistics: Posted by inksanity — Sun Oct 02, 2016 9:34 pm

Re: Running box wine

2016-10-02T13:58:30+00:00

Don't think you need to ditch it. The brilliant thing about this hobby is 99% off the time you can redistill and start again.

Indeed this if the hobby that mops up your beer and winemaking "experiments"

Without more details it will be hard to tell what happened. What did it taste and smell of?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Oct 02, 2016 1:58 pm

Re: Running box wine

2016-10-02T10:14:46+00:00

Not sure what equipment you're using inksanity, but could you not redistill the grotty brandy into vodka, to at least salvage something from it?

Statistics: Posted by Seagull — Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:14 am

Re: Running box wine

2016-10-02T08:58:04+00:00

Ok not sure whats going on but the brandy now tastes like shit had to throw the lot out was fine last week now today its all terrible what could have happened any ideas

Statistics: Posted by inksanity — Sun Oct 02, 2016 8:58 am

Re: Running box wine

2016-08-30T12:10:40+00:00

Off topic, but if anyone fancies some grape pomice to have a second run on - I will have some, any time soo.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:10 pm

Re: Running box wine

2016-08-30T10:37:53+00:00

This is an interesting little page about making brandy, I was going to suggest using white wine rather than red but thought I quickly google the process, what I find most interesting from the description is the cuts made during the first strip run, 1/3 head 1/3 heart and 1/3 tails!

Only the hearts are redistilled for a second time, seems very wasteful to me but it's probably a traditional way of making it.

Have a look
http://www.brandyandginger.co.za/brandy ... ng-brandy/

Statistics: Posted by Anavrin — Tue Aug 30, 2016 10:37 am

Re: Running box wine

2016-08-30T10:09:21+00:00

Well.its been two weeks and the brandy from the box wines actually taste like brandy they been aging with oak barrel chips and it looking good with a nice color and no off smells it bloody fantastic in my IMHO can only get better with time now rather chuffed with this outcome loving this new hobby now to start saving for i bigger potstill

Statistics: Posted by inksanity — Tue Aug 30, 2016 10:09 am

Re: Running box wine

2016-08-23T13:21:52+00:00

inksanity wrote:
So after 3 days now the it tastes much better can only get better
So i tried using red wine not a very pleasent smell not like the white wine
This time however have done a stripping run and will run it all tomorrow to see whats left if it loses all smells and taste and take it from there

The smell is the sulphites boiling off -stronger in red.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:21 pm

Re: Running box wine

2016-08-23T13:16:31+00:00

This is what it's all about....try this ....try that...see what you like.

It will be a different outcome when you run your first wash....but it'll stand you well.

Statistics: Posted by Icefever — Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:16 pm

Re: Running box wine

2016-08-23T09:18:19+00:00

So after 3 days now the it tastes much better can only get better
So i tried using red wine not a very pleasent smell not like the white wine
This time however have done a stripping run and will run it all tomorrow to see whats left if it loses all smells and taste and take it from there

Statistics: Posted by inksanity — Tue Aug 23, 2016 9:18 am

Re: Running box wine

2016-08-20T04:02:34+00:00

Ink, let this viewtopic.php?f=3&t=765 and this download/file.php?id=60 be your guides.
Throw in a little common sense and inspiration and have a whole lot of fun.
welcome aboard!

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sat Aug 20, 2016 4:02 am

Re: Running box wine

2016-08-20T03:40:39+00:00

Thanks icefever
yes glucose and the starter pack that comes with the setup
think it going to be a long wait as the room temperature is rather cold at the moment think i might have to invest in a heat pad
yes its all about the fun of it and experimentation i feel

Statistics: Posted by inksanity — Sat Aug 20, 2016 3:40 am