Banana Wine, Massive hit :)

[alanywiseman.]

Yep, need to read up on using a hydrometer, when to use specifically, what to aim for, achieving results etc. Any links gratefully received before I start my Blackberry/elderberry gals. Following recipes is fine but need to get to know the maths and science! Appreciate this has gone off topic a bit.

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[Andylatter85]

Yeh, CJJB is a bit heavy on the sugar, hence my first go at elderberry coming out like cough linctus (ish). Maybe sugar had less sugar in it in his day.
A kilo in a gallon should give 11%, so these days I generally do a kilo plus whatever's in the fruit. Unless it's a very sugar-laden fruit.

Yes this is true, sugar wasn't as refined back in the days. When using recipes from way back it is always advisable to use a hydrometer! At least you can control the end result.

Yep, need to read up on using a hydrometer, when to use specifically, what to aim for, achieving results etc. Any links gratefully received before I start my Blackberry/elderberry gals. Following recipes is fine but need to get to know the maths and science! Appreciate this has gone off topic a bit.

This Video should do you just fine, I hope it helps plus there are many charts in the internet that shows you the exact mathematics behind hydrometer readings. Well I suppose its more scientific LOL Whatever, here's the video. [urlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTvmYaQq6Mc][/url]

 

[Paulie Sk.]

I've never done a Banana wine before, this looks pretty easy and interesting, so will have to try it. Do you think a small amount of white concentrate would improve this, or maybe overpower it?

Currently brewing;

2 gallons wild English Autumn fruits red. (Elderberries, blackberries, crab apples)
1 Gallon Elderberry red. (Elderberries + half small bottle red concentrate)
1 gallon English Summer fruits. (Strawberries, raspberries, rose petals + half small bottle white concentrate)
40 pints Cooper's Australian Pale Ale.

Maturing. Pineapple & Coconut wine.

 

[Dave Ne]

I havent used my hydrometer for ages and now use the formula--237.2g sugar per litre of brew which gives roughly 12% alcohol, this makes it easier for people to work out the sugar content who have odd sized fermenting vessels, Dave

 

[samcatbear]

I might be being a bit thick, but what quantity of wine does the recipe make?

I remember trying a friend's parents' banana wine (nicked, obviously) as a teen, it was excellent if memory serves me correctly. Be very keen to have a go at this as a step up form juice wines.

 

[gb0wers]

My late father used to make banana wine using dried bananas, it was rather good.
I'm guessing the recipe was an adaptation of CJJB's and he used to bulk age it for around a year I think.
Graham

 

[Warley]

Got a batch of this on the go yesterday. Do I now just leave it to clear or does in need racking at any point???

 

[Trucker5685]

Haha good on ya! top tip use really ripe bananas to make it seriously fruity... I think you might like my tropical wine then?

Now tropical wine sounds nice Andy, any chance of sharing the recipe and a step by step idiots guide? :wha: :lol: