What kind of container do I need for my plum wine?
I have tons of plums! I have a ton of jam already, lots of plums in the freezer. and still plenty on the tree. I was thinking to make a big ol’ batch of plum wine. I have a recipe, sort of, meaning, ingredients, but no specs for the container it should ferment in. So…what do I need and where do I get it?
Wash the plums and cut them in half to remove the pits. In a large stock pot, cover the plums with water and cook over medium low heat for 30 to 60 minutes or until the plums can be mashed easily. Mash the plums and strain the juice through a fine, wire mesh strainer into a large bowl or container. Measure the juice and add water to equal the number of gallons of wine you are making.
Prepare Your Equipment# Wine can be made in a large stoneware crock or a carboy if you do not have a wine-making kit. The crock will need a large sheet of thin cotton or cheesecloth to cover the top. If using a carboy, you will need an airlock and a rubber stopper to fit the top. Both of these can be purchased at any brew shop. You will also need food-grade plastic tubing to siphon the wine into bottles when the brewing is complete, and you will need several bottles with screw-top lids to store the wine.
Make the WinePour the plum juice into your brewing vessel. Stir in two pounds of sugar for evergallon of juice. Add one package of red wine yeast to the mixture. One package of wine yeast will make up to five gallons of wine. Stir to distribute the yeast through the wine mixture.Cover the crock with thin cotton or cheesecloth and tie the cloth in place around the crock using string or thread. If using a carboy, place the airlock into the center hole of the rubber stopper and secure in place in the opening of the carboy neck. Fill the airlock half full of water. Place the wine in an area that will remain warm and undisturbed for 60 days.
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