Cheap & Simple Tropical Punch - A BBQ MUST

[motomaniac]

banged one of these on today, using summer fruits ( but not the barley) i take it that it doesnt go mental, like the wow does?... hope not, cos i havent left much room at the top...lol...

 

[Dibison]

banged one of these on today, using summer fruits ( but not the barley) i take it that it doesnt go mental, like the wow does?... hope not, cos i havent left much room at the top...lol...

I did my first one that way, just the one bottle and topped with water?

Mines is a little thin... It's drinkable as long as its fizzy and chilled, if you have space I'd say fire a second bottle in (after boiled and cooled)

I think I over did the straw and kiwi fruit and barley, I put a bottle and half in, it's a fair bit on the bitter side but not tried it cold and fizzy yet :P

 

[Intelekt]

I see you use youngs super yeast compound for this? Would there be any difference using the usual youngs dried active yeast?

 

[second2none]

The super wine yeast has a added in the pot yeast nutrient
Using normal wine yeast is fine keeping a crisp taste to ur brew but you need to add ur own Yeast nutrient else it will take ages to ferment!

 

[Intelekt]

The super wine yeast has a added in the pot yeast nutrient
Using normal wine yeast is fine keeping a crisp taste to ur brew but you need to add ur own Yeast nutrient else it will take ages to ferment!

So am I right in thinking that you use 1 tsp super yeast with nutrient, plus an extra spoonful of nutrient? :hmm:

 

[second2none]

Yep thats right, I yes wilkos cheap yeast nutrient in most brews now, its taste less and does a fantastic jobbie!
I use it to speed up fermentation so that it starts bubbling fast and finishes quicker this means in these brews
its

A) Fool proof for newbies to try...

B) Doesnt throw up any off flavours that taint the brew due to the relatively short fermtation times!

 

[Stamford Hillbilly]

Yep thats right, I yes wilkos cheap yeast nutrient in most brews now, its taste less and does a fantastic jobbie!
I use it to speed up fermentation so that it starts bubbling fast and finishes quicker this means in these brews
its

A) Fool proof for newbies to try...

B) Doesnt throw up any off flavours that taint the brew due to the relatively short fermtation times!

Yeah, I use it along with the cheapo Gervin packet wine yeast & so far nothing has stuck or refused to kick off.

 

[mikey1967]

how is this coming out when it has no fizz. thinking of doing a higher abv 6% or something possibly 10/12 like a wine then not sure how it would be anyone tried this yet?
total novice at this so looking to try new things got a kit and 2 x fruit juice wines on the go this could be another 2 on the go this week
cheers

 

[StevieDS]

Can anyone tell me what the OG is on this when made up as per the recipe to 5 litres, forgot to take a reading

 

[iceo]

Did a 3l batch as I didnt have dj spare . It's be clearing for a week but bottled tonight it dont taste to ba.d. It's got a mad dog 20/20 sort of flavour I'm sure it will be better when it's fizzy and ice cold. Might give a lemon one a try next.

 

[second2none]

Tropical with 400g of sugar will be about 4.8%

I don't ever bother taking readings...

Google: sugar wash calculator and the first site that comes up will
Let you work out final percentages from just how much sugar + liquid
Don't forget to take into account the sugar in the robinsons (8g)
so this time it doesn't matter but if u were going to use this method in the future

 

[second2none]

Had a brain wave to save space and time

800g of sugar and 2 x robinsons cordial bottles

And on the day of bottling I will split and add another 5L of water
I know the ferment will be a little longer but I thought it might be more efficient
As it will make 10L of brew in the same space as 5L would

Will let ppl know how longer it will take to ferment :)

 

[Intelekt]

Does this wine clear without pectolase, and are there any other additions that might make it better? Eg: glycerine or tannin?

:thumb:

I'm printing the recipe and will maybe try it tomorrow :party:

 

[second2none]

This doesn't clear coz of the barley in it
It has always meant to be an opaque brew, think kinda like ginger beer...

It the barley gives this drink a brilliant body and sets it apart from other squash recipes
As long as u give the yeasties enough time to ferment and then settle you will have a nice brew as for adding stuff...

Tannin is for that sharp crisp taste which this doesn't need
Glycerin gives body to wine which the barley already has covered
Pectolas helps clear pectin from real fruit... Ha I think this is as far away from real as u can get

But please don't let me stop you add all that stuff you might be onto a winner,
I'm a big fan of cheap and simple but if we can get an advance recipe too that would be great!

Wouldn't really call it a wine, it's drinkable within 14-20 days and made to be fizzy and 4.8%
Hence I would call it an alcopop / punch

Ppl
Have been asking about a stronger flat version but that's not my style of drink so not looked into it but flipping heck 2L of that peach stuff boiling is a magical smell!!

 

[nikm14]

I have had my peach fermenting for two weeks now and it's still bubbling away should I leave it till it stops or shall I stop it now an bottle it? Thanks.

 

[second2none]

If u rack off the sediment you will find that
Pretty sharp fermentation will finish :)

2 weeks is really the top end as a time frame for this brew,
Maybe think of ways to increase the temperature of your Demi johns

 

[gl0ckage]

I've done a few of these brews and they are good and take 2-3 to ferment.

Absolutely genius idea this.

 

[MadrikXIV]

I have 2, 5 litre plastic style jerry can containers from my cellar 7 kits, think I may just put them to good use with this tonight

Once I've sneaked out the office to Sainsburys :hat:

 

[wiz812]

This tropical fruit and barley gear is a quid in my local asda at the moment so it seems rude not to!

 

[MadrikXIV]

Sainsburys are doing 2 for £2 according to their website, I neglected to take my wallet so have put in hold for a day or 2