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Eating and Drinking => Homebrew => Topic started by: 8doubles on June 15, 2009, 13:55

Title: Elderflower fermentation ?
Post by: 8doubles on June 15, 2009, 13:55
How long does it take for the natural yeasts in the elderflowers to start working ? My first batch of champagne showed no signs of life in 48 hrs so i gave it a `nudge' with some wine yeast.
It`s working now but should i have given the natural yeast a bit more time ?
Also is it worth giving it a filter at 1 week old.

Kev.
Title: Re: Elderflower fermentation ?
Post by: Kate and her Ducks on June 16, 2009, 22:55
My first batch didn't show much signs at 4 days but then picked up a bit. The second batch, different recipe, more sugar what much more active at 2 days, bit sweet but hopefully settle down as more ferments. Would give it a bit more time. I am still experimenting as this is my forst year playing.
Title: Re: Elderflower fermentation ?
Post by: 8doubles on June 17, 2009, 06:36
Thanks for that Kate , i was thinking that i had a duff lot of flowers. I`m used to adding yeast and getting instant action.
The brew is working nicely now but there are some solids fermenting out and gathering in the neck of the bottles , might give `em a squeeze to eject it then top up before screwing the tops down for the last time. :)