Mead or honey wine is the oldest alcoholic drinks known to man. It is made from honey and water via fermentation with yeast. It may be still, carbonated, or sparkling; it may be dry, semi-sweet, or sweet. Unlike beers and cider, meads (being wines) are drunk in small quantities. The...
In manufacturing a honey wine, by adding a mandarin juice, it is possible to improve acidity and flavor through mild lactic acid fermentation during a fermentation process. The present invention can provide the honey wine which maintains positive efficacy of known honey and has improved fruit ...
Grape wine is complicated, but believe it or not, fruit wine is not. Grape wine relies on the grapes being absolutely perfect, balanced, and complete to make it work, and it’s more an agricultural phenomenon than fermentation alchemy. Fruit wines don’t have that pretense, and they allow ...
Wine Yeast:If you’re a newbie, it’s better to start off with a wine yeast or champagne yeast. It’s easier and has better consistency when you don’t know all the ropes just yet. There are different types that you can choose from such as Montrachet or Red Star Premier Blanc. Wine...
Combining the sweet and sour flavors of sparkling cider, apple cider vinegar, and mild white wine, kombucha is made from a mixture of tea, sugar, and live culture (SCOBY). Green and black teas are the most commonly used but don’t feel limited by those options. You can make kombucha fr...
How to make dandelion wine without yeast? Sometimes you can catch wild yeast . . . here's how a 19th century winemaker did. Uncle Lucius' May Wine Circa late 1800's "Make this wine in May with whatever's at hand. For 1 gallon of wine use: 4 pounds of honey or sugar (raw sugar...
Add 1/4 cup of sweetener per bottle of wine, such as white sugar, brown sugar or raw sugar. Use half-honey and half-sugar for a touch of honey taste without its cloying sweetness. Advertisement Step 6 Simmer the wine until it thickens, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 7 minutes, then...
Vincotto is fun and easy to make! Of course, you can always buy vincotto, but I think it’s much more fun (and creative!) to make it in your own kitchen. All you need is a bottle of fruity red wine, a few spices and a little patience. ...
Olive oil, honey, jam, mustards or other spreads Meat and Cheese Basics Start by selecting your cheeses and charcuterie. These items will determine what wines you serve. The other components of the board will play a supporting role to the wine, meat, and cheese. ...
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