I'm just starting a one gallon batch of lilac wine (from Jack Keller's site), but I'm having some trouble determining exactly how many grams 3.5 quarts is (or how to measure quarts at all). I picked 180 grams of flowers, so I'm starting the batch off that way, but I'm not too far along now that I can't adjust the water or add more lilacs if need be.
I'm nervous that my finished product will barely have any lilac qualities (because I didn't add enough), or too overpowering (because I added too much).
Does anyone have any input? Has anyone ever made lilac wine before? If so, how did it turn out?
Also, I'm thinking a lilac mead would be cool; I would use the same recipe (I'll post it later if anyone is interested), substituting the sugar for honey. How do you think it'll turn out?
I'm nervous that my finished product will barely have any lilac qualities (because I didn't add enough), or too overpowering (because I added too much).
Does anyone have any input? Has anyone ever made lilac wine before? If so, how did it turn out?
Also, I'm thinking a lilac mead would be cool; I would use the same recipe (I'll post it later if anyone is interested), substituting the sugar for honey. How do you think it'll turn out?