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apple wine

joop123
joop123 Posts: 260 Forumite
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Hi

I have loads of apples on my trees and am hoping to use them for a first attempt at home winemaking, has anyone got any good recipes or tips.

thanks

Paddy

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  • Butterfly_Brain
    Butterfly_Brain Posts: 8,862 Forumite
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    Try this one http://www.ralpharama.co.uk/item.php?itemid=19
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  • joop123
    joop123 Posts: 260 Forumite
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    saw this one when i searched earlier, have you tried it, looks fairly easy
  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    Isn't apple wine cider?
  • joop123
    joop123 Posts: 260 Forumite
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    not really, but i may try making that as well
  • 23rdspiral
    23rdspiral Posts: 1,929 Forumite
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    we're making cider! well, hopefully. apples through juicer, put into large vessel. left open for a few days. bubbler added. got really cloudy with crust on top. now clearing and the crust is thinning. we'll see if it's any good in a few weeks!
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  • thriftlady_2
    thriftlady_2 Posts: 9,128 Forumite
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    joop123 wrote: »
    not really, but i may try making that as well
    Tell me more, I'm intrigued how is it different?
  • paper_plane
    paper_plane Posts: 14 Forumite
    when properly made there are many differences, type of apples used, type of yeast used, alcohol content and fermentation times.

    me - im more interested in which one gets me pi**ed first
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