Hi All,
I'm brewing my first ever batch of wine - found a good recipe for dandelions so thought I would use it.
Only problem is I did something very stupid - the recipe called for the petals to steep for three days before boiling, but life got hectic and...well...it was 5 days before I began to brew!
I'm just at the stage now where I'm about to add the yeast, lemons, oranges and raisins (sugar already in). The mix is giving off a strong vinegar smell, mixed with a sweet musty tinge.
Should I just bin the concoction? Have I doomed this batch with potentially toxic bacteria?
I was so excited to brew my first batch too. I spent the best part of a lifetime collecting and freezing petals! Can't believe I've messed it up so quickly!
I'm brewing my first ever batch of wine - found a good recipe for dandelions so thought I would use it.
Only problem is I did something very stupid - the recipe called for the petals to steep for three days before boiling, but life got hectic and...well...it was 5 days before I began to brew!
I'm just at the stage now where I'm about to add the yeast, lemons, oranges and raisins (sugar already in). The mix is giving off a strong vinegar smell, mixed with a sweet musty tinge.
Should I just bin the concoction? Have I doomed this batch with potentially toxic bacteria?
I was so excited to brew my first batch too. I spent the best part of a lifetime collecting and freezing petals! Can't believe I've messed it up so quickly!