Recent content by RumBugger

Yeah scrumpy is a big deal in south west England! Super strong flat and cloudy... Rocket fuel! Does have a tendency to taste like vinegar....not my bag ! Cheers!

Nice! I'll have to work up to batches of that size!

Another question....! Would you stir the mix at all during this stage?

I have started a blog of my brewing, mainly to record my mistakes and methods so i can change things up and keep track of what works / doesn't work. The recipe is on there so feel free to have a look and let me know if it sounds OK! http://hobboshouse.blogspot.co.uk/ I used all the berries...

Thanks for the fast response and sound advice. Fingers crossed with this one hey! I'm heading to the girlfriends parents house this weekend, they have a pear and apple orchard and don't use any of the fruit! :confused: . Planning on getting a bunch of fruit and having a go at a few ciders...

Thanks! I've put a small muslin cloth over the the airlock. One more question. I added the yeast, nutrient and citric acid to the mix about 1 hour ago. There's no signs of action in the tub...no froth etc as i've seen in most photos. The tub is warm though and from baking experience that would...

Hi, Total beginner here. I've got as far as my elderberries, water, yeast and nutrient etc in the tub and ready to begin fermentation. All the methods I have found don't describe how to cover the tub during this initial stage. Currently I have it in my tub with the lid on and the hole for...

Cheers, I'm in the uk, midlands. I harvested just under 5lb at the weekend so will be starting the wine soon! First try so fingers crossed. Thanks for the advice!

Hoping to make an elderberry port / wine. Anybody know when is best to pick? Fully ripe or slightly early? My instinct would be as ripe as possible.... Thanks !