<A HREF="http://www.homebrewheaven.com" TITLE="Homebrew Heaven"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/hombre/cartlogo2.gif" ALT="Homebrew Heaven" NAME="Homebrew Heaven" BORDER=0></A><BR> <H1>Gooseberry Fruit Wine Base -- Homebrew Heaven Shopping Cart</H1> <B>$41.95</B> -- <I>Oregon grown, pale green fruit with superior flavor. Click on name for typical recipe.</I> <P> <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/hombre/images/gooseberry_jpg.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="Gooseberry Fruit Wine Base" NAME="Gooseberry Fruit Wine Base" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> <font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong>Typical recipe for 5 gallons of wine:<br /></strong><br />One can of Fruit wine base product<br /><br />6 cans warm water (4.5 gallons)<br /><br />11 lbs white table sugar (or 14 lbs corn sugar)<br /><br />7 tsp Acid Blend<br /><br />3 tsp Yeast Nutrient<br /><br />3 tsp Pectic Enzyme<br /><br />1/2 tsp Tannin<br /><br />5 Campden tablets, crushed or 5 liquid tsp SOLUTION of bisulfite<br /><br />1 package of Red Star Premier Cuvee wine yeast. If a sweeter wine is desired, use Red Star Cote de Blancs wine yeast instead<br /><br />2.5 tsp Potassium Sorbate to stabilize<br /><br />*****<br /><br />EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: <br /><br />&#183; Primary fermenter, a minimum of 2 gallons larger than batch size <br />&#183; Secondary fermenter, 3 or 5 gallon carboy, depending on batch size <br />&#183; Fermentation locks and stopper if needed <br />&#183; Nylon straining bag of size sufficient to hold fruit <br />&#183; Very fine mesh cloth for fermenter cover <br />&#183; Siphon/racking equipment <br />&#183; Hydrometer and testing jar <br />&#183; Bottles, corks and corking device <br />&#183; Other useful items include cleaning brushes, funnels, plastic spoon or paddle and thermometer <br /><br />TYPE OF SUGAR TO USE: <br /><br />What type of sugar you should use is a matter of taste. Many wine makers use white cane table sugar. Some prefer the taste of corn sugar and say that the difference can be noted in the finished product. Corn Sugar produces a cleaner flavor profile during fermentation and is less sweet than cane sugar pound for pound. If you prefer to use corn sugar be aware that you may need to adjust your usage upward to achieve the desired level of sweetness. Wine conditioner, which is a sugar solution containing a yeast inhibitor can also be added after fermentation is complete to adjust sweetness. <br /><br />WINEMAKING PROCESS: <br /><br />The following process is to be used in conjunction with the recipes that appear on each can of Vintner's Harvest products. The recipes may vary slightly with each product. <br />Sanitize all equipment and utensils with bisulphite solution. <br />(See note at end of directions for making a bisulphite solution). <br />Put straining bag in fermenter, add fruit and tie off bag. <br /><br />Add all ingredients as directed on can label, excluding those with an "*&#8221; which will be added later. Add solution of sodium bisulphite (not powder form) and stir well to make sure sugar is dissolved. <br />Cover with a damp cloth or fine mesh fabric and let sit over night to allow So2 to be released. <br />Sprinkle yeast on top of must. Temperature should be between 70-80&#176; F. <br />Next day, gently stir top half of "must" mindful not to stir sediment at bottom. Repeat daily until specific gravity lowers to 1.040 (4 or 5 days). <br />When gravity reads 1.040, remove bag of fruit. Press and strain juice from pulp and discard pulp. Rack "must" into secondary vessel, top up with water to minimize air space. Attach fermentation lock. <br />Rack wine again (3 to 4 weeks) when gravity reads 1.010 to 1.000. Add 1 tsp. bisulphite solution per gallon of must.* <br /><br /><br />After wine is clear (2 or 3 months) stabilize with potassium sorbate to prevent renewed fermentation, sweeten to taste if too dry. Enhance flavor and aroma with natural fruit flavor at this time if desired. Bottle. <br />Wine can be consumed at this point but will benefit with aging of 6 months to one year. <br />* Dissolve 5 teaspoons of sodium bisulphite in 1 cup (8 ounces) of water to make "bisulphite solution." <br /><br />ON MAKING AND USING SULFITE (SULPHITE) SOLUTION <br /><br />We make a distinction between using powdered sodium (or potassium) bisulphite and a sulfite solution. Please be aware of this difference as it will affect your winemaking process. Dissolve 5 teaspoons of sodium or potassium bisulphite powder into 1 cup (8 ounces) of water to make the bisulphite solution. Of this liquid, you add one liquid teaspoon per gallon of must (unfermented juice) when directed. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of liquid solution per gallon of water to sanitize equipment<br /></font></P> <P> <LI>SKU: M60 </P> <P><B>Other products in the category <A HREF="http://store.homebrewheaven.com/Category57" TITLE="Wine Making">Wine Making</A> / <A HREF="http://store.homebrewheaven.com/Category28" TITLE="Fruit Wine Bases">Fruit Wine Bases</A>:</B> <BR clear=left><BR><A HREF=http://store.homebrewheaven.com/Product165 TITLE="Blackberry Fruit Wine Base"><IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/hombre/images/blackberries.gif" WIDTH=100 ALIGN=left ALT="Blackberry Fruit Wine Base" NAME="Blackberry Fruit Wine Base" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10></A> <A HREF=http://store.homebrewheaven.com/Product165 TITLE="Blackberry Fruit Wine Base">Blackberry Fruit Wine Base</A> -- Evergreen variety of blackberry, the most common grown in the Pacific Northwest. Click on name for a sample recipe! 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