Bilberry Wine [2]

"BILLBERRY WINE (2) 5-8 oz. dried bilberries l lbs. chopped or minced raisins 1/8 oz. dried elderflowers 2 lbs. finely granulated sugar 2/3 tsp. acid blend 1 tsp. pectic enzyme water to A gallon tsp. yeast nutrient Bordeaux wine yeast Boil water and pour into primary over all ingredients except yeast, and pectic enzyme. Stir well to dissolve sugar, cover with cloth, and set aside to cool. When lukewarm, add pectic enzyme and recover. After additional 12 hours, add yeast and recover. Stir twice daily for 7 days, then 7 strain through nylon staining bag and press gently. After additional 12 hours, siphon off sediments into secondary and fit airlock. Rack, top up and refit airlock after 30 days and again after 60 days. Age wine under airlock additional 4-6 months. Stabilize, wait 10 days, rack, sweeten to taste, and bottle. Allow 9-12 months to mature. [Adapted recipe from W.H.T. Tayleur's The Penguin Book of Home Brewing and Wine-Making]"

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Bilberry Wine [2]

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Name: Bilberry Wine [2]
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 5-8 oz. dried bilberries; 1 lb. chopped or minced raisins; 1/8 oz. dried elderflowers; 2 lbs. finely granulated sugar; 2/3 tsp. acid blend; 1 tsp. pectic enzyme; Water to make 1 gallon; 1 tsp. yeast nutrient; Bordeaux wine yeast

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