Wednesday, 19 September 2007

Home Brewing: Winnies Knicker Rotter

Ah now for Nan's speciality Winnies Knicker Rotter AKA Wheat and Raisin wine

Ingredients
  • Wheat 1lb
  • Brown sugar 2 1/2lb
  • Raisins 2 lb
  • Citric acid 2 tbsp
  • Water 1 gallon
  • Yeast and nutrient
  • Amylozyme
Soak the wheat in a pint of water overnight to allow it to soften.
Mash it up with the raisins and pour on hot water.
Add the citric acid and allow it to cool to luke warm.
Add the enzyme, yeast and nutrient, cover well and leave to stand for at least ten days. Don't forget to stir it every day.
Strain the mixture and pour into the fermenting jar. Add the air lock and leave until it clears.
Don't bottle it until the fermentation has finished.
If it's not sweet enough for you add more sugar and allow to ferment more.

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