Pears a ferment'n.....

[lil bubba]

Took the last few of my pears to try some wine.....

[Cappy]

Growing up in Port Barre my father and grand father tried to turn every thing into wine and the one they got from pears was among the best. The one thy made from figs was a dismal failure. I ahve fond memories of the pear wine I stole from da wash house.

[lil bubba]

I made some good blackberry but never tried pear . You giving me some hope Cappy...Only thing is if it come out good I got to wait till next year to make more...

[Cappy]

Currently I am drinking plum wine. I have 2 trees that make way too many plums and a friend who likes making wine from them.

[drillem]

What did you put besides sugar and yeast? I made some last year, and it didnt turn out to good. Drinkable, but not great.

[lil bubba]

Originally Posted by drillem

What did you put besides sugar and yeast? I made some last year, and it didnt turn out to good. Drinkable, but not great.

My first time for pear . I make blackberry normally . I put about a third gallon crushed berries . 3 cups sugar . 1 packet Lalvin 71B-1122 yeast I get from wine makers toy store online. Fill with water to about 3 inches from top . Stick a balloon with a needle and put on top . When the balloon falls it's ready to strain and you can add sugar to taste . Instead of berries you can use 100 percent frozen grape juice , 2 cans to gallon . They have different flavors they sell to add to grape juice . The wine will clarify the longer it sits after straining . They also have a product you can add to keep it from refermenting after straining.

[SigNate]

I bet that's good wine.

[meat killer 86]

Got some blueberry/blackberry here. Will be ready in 2 weeks.