It's Not Very Lemony

[QuiQuog]

So I made a batch of skeeter pee and I thought I followed the instructions, but I ended up with a 5 gallon carboy topped off, plus another 500 ml or so. It's sitting now to test for fermentation after back sweetening now. I tried some of the remainder and it was lacking in lemon flavor. Should it be somewhat tart, or very bland? It was okay, but nothing that would garner the accolades that it seems to get from others around here.

I'm thinking of adding some fresh squeezed lemon juice for more lemony tartness, and maybe some lemon zest to give it a little bite. Any thoughts?

 

[Arne]

Yep, not lemony enough, add some more lemon juice. Should work just fine. Mite take a while to clear afterward, tho. Arne.

 

[the_rayway]

No laughing, but I had to add acid blend to mine to bring out the lemony goodness

 

[fabrictodyefor]

No laughing, but I had to add acid blend to mine to bring out the lemony goodness

Sorry just had to laugh!!! I've only made one batch of skeeter pee and I used the slurry from a cranberry apple wine and the result was an interesting flavor! I like it in the summer, over ice with added lemon squeezed in.

 

[NorCal]

I've found that everyone seems to like their SP a little different. I made a batch really light on the tannin, no Sorbate, Sparkolloid or back sweetening. I plan on serving it along with sugar and lemon twist for people to make it their own. Kind of like a cup of coffee; some like it black, some sugar, some cream and then everyone likes different amounts of each.

 

[Arne]

@NorCal Did it cure the headaches?? Just wondering. Arne. Read the last of your other post. Glad you can make it without the bad effects. Arne.

 

[NorCal]

Arne, thanks for asking. I've only had one glass so far and no ill affects. I'm really encouraged. I'm bottling this upcoming weekend and I'm sure I will give it a full test.

 

[Black-opal]

hoping to get around the 'not lemony' by using the Newman's Own limeade as it has lime oils along with the juice. time will tell.