Beetroot wine question

[jweston10]

So assuming I have the patience to let it sit for at least two years, will I actually get something that tastes good? Once you get past the earthy taste stage, what does it actually taste like?

 

[docanddeb]

Mine is over 2 yrs old and still tastes bad. My recipe was made with the boiling water only... not mashed beets. The juice was fantastic before it fermented!! I made 2 batches and dumped one after a year. I bottled the other just to let it sit a few years. Something I had to do, but no matter how good it MIGHT be... I won't do it again. There are far better wines that don't take that long!!

Debbie

 

[barryjo]

beetroot wine

Somewhere I read or heard that the addition of lemon juice during primary would make the earthy taste and smell go away.
And since I have a bunch of fist sized beets in the garden, I may have to try it. I made some years ago and didn't like the "dirt" smell or taste. Thought it was my fault.

 

[docanddeb]

Only aging will smooth it out... not lemon juice. I'm saving mine for the 4 yr mark... then it goes.

Debbie