Habanero Wine

[Waldo]

Found only one brand of "maters" with no salt added and they are stewed so I am going to try them and see how it does. I checked the SG on the Habanero already brewingand it was still at 1.040 so I put the 3 14oz cans of tomatoes, 3/4 oz freshBasil and 3/4oz fresh Rosemary into a strainer bag. Added 1/2 tsp acid blend, 2 cups sugar (dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water), 1/8 tsp. metabisulphite, 1/16 tsp. pectic enzyme & 1/2 tsp. yeast nutrient into another fermenter with the tomatoes, basil & rosemary. I made a starter with 1/2 cup warm water, 1/4 tsp sugar and 1/8 cup of Habanero wine. I pitched a pack of Montachret to it let it start working and kept adding the Habanero to it till I had a good 1/2 quart going strong. I then racked the Habanero into the new fermenter and poured the starter slowly on the top and capped her off. Will see where she goes from here.

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[Hippie]

Very interesting. What happened to making 2 different wines, one with maters and herbs, and the other just Habanero?

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[Waldo]

I took the Habaneros fromthe freezer and set them outside under the carport to thaw and they disappeared. There is a dog somewhere in the neighborhood with a very sore mouth methinks.

 

[Hippie]

LMAO! ...and will have a sore butt soon!

 

[Waldo]

I am waiting to hear the howlig and then I will know who the cuilprit was

The airlock is bubbling like crazy so my starter definately did it's job. I just hope my fermenter was not too full. I had only about 3 inches of space at the top.Edited by: Waldo

 

[masta]

Looks good and I hope the culprit learns alesson not to steal da peppers!

 

[Waldo]

I really cant imagine that a dog would actually eat them but yu never know. I figure he/she grabbed the bag and it is laying in somebodys yard. I checked with my immediate neighbors but noone had seen the bag.

 

[Angell Wine]

Maybe you need to check theneighbors toilet, to make sure it's not on fire

 

[bilbo-in-maine]

Or maybe check with your wife - did she really want this one in the house,
W?

 

[Waldo]

Maybe you need to check theneighbors toilet, to make sure it's not on fire

 

[Waldo]

Or maybe check with your wife - did she really want this one in the house,
W?

OK Honey, fess up..what did you do with my habanero's

oh....OK !!!

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[Waldo]

Racked my Habanero/Tomato/Basil/Rosemary from Primary fermenter at an SG 0f .098.

Did I taste it.....

Wooooooo!!!! It's HOT!! The odor howeverwas quite pleasant, the basil I think was the dominant scent but I could nor really tell as the scent kept changing on me and you keep your nose in Habanero wine only so long

I have read that it can be used immediately if fermented to dry but I am going to let it age a bit and see if it will clear up any.

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[Angell Wine]

Where you going to letany ofit turn into vinegar ?

 

[Waldo]

No Angell, I want a good hot cooking wine. Or I think I do anyway

 

[Hippie]

Yum. Habanero Vinegrette sounds good!


If you used plenty of pectic enzyme, it should clear with more racking and time.


Top up with pepper sauce?

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[Waldo]

Yum. Habanero Vinegrette sounds good!


If you used plenty of pectic enzyme, it should clear with more racking and time.


Top up with pepper sauce?

Might not be a bad idea Hippie, I cannot believe how quickly it is clearing up.

 

[masta]

Looking Great Waldo.....If I have any hot peppers left over I might have to try a small batch!

 

[Hippie]

Wow! That IS fast! It looks very good, but I wouldn't take a swig!

 

[Waldo]

Awwww comon Hippie..Be Brave....Be Bold

 

[Waldo]

Looking Great Waldo.....If I have any hot peppers left over I might have to try a small batch!

Thanks Masta...I hope it turns out as well as i am anticipating