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Eating and Drinking => Homebrew => Topic started by: grinling on July 29, 2013, 22:36

Title: Elderberry Port query
Post by: grinling on July 29, 2013, 22:36

My book says to use port yeast and nutrient.... does this mean I could use the wine nutrient I have with a sachet of port yeast?
Thank you

Title: Re: Elderberry Port query
Post by: BobE on July 29, 2013, 22:42

I can't see why not, nutrient is what it is.
You only need port whine yeast if you intend to fortify the wine after fermentation.  Its just more able to withstand the wide fluctuations when you fortify.  It still will die though as you can't ferment to to high a value.

Title: Re: Elderberry Port query
Post by: grinling on July 29, 2013, 22:49

receipe calls for sugar to be added in stages

Title: Re: Elderberry Port query
Post by: BobE on July 29, 2013, 22:54

Can you look at this please.


http://www.rivercottage.net/forum/seasonality/seasonal-recipes/30334elderberry-port-recipe/

Title: Re: Elderberry Port query
Post by: grinling on July 30, 2013, 12:15

that sounds nice

mine says at blackcurrants and blackberries and raisins. river cottage was using a clear demijohn, whereas I have coloured ones.

Title: Re: Elderberry Port query
Post by: BobE on July 30, 2013, 12:20

Wouldn't the principle be the same despite the fruit.

Title: Re: Elderberry Port query
Post by: grinling on July 30, 2013, 20:50

yes, but coloured dj keep the colour