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How To Make
Watermelon Wine
Grapes are not the only fruit that can be
used to make wine. Although they are the most
common, the truth is that other fruits can be
used to make wine as well.
In fact, it is very easy to make wine with
watermelon or other fruits, such as
blackberries, strawberries, and blueberries.
Not only is watermelon wine easy to make, but
it also provides a nice contrast to the
standard grape option. Give it a try and see
for yourself!
Easy
As One-Two-Three
Most people would not know how to make
watermelon wine but it is extremely
easy—in fact, it is one of the easiest wines to
make. To begin, make sure that you have all of
the winemaking equipment necessary to the
winemaking process. Next, gather the
ingredients you will need specifically for
making watermelon wine. These ingredients are:
1/2 gallon Watermelon Juice, 1 Campden tablet,
Water, 1/2 pound sugar, 1/8 tsp Tannin, 1 tsp
nutrient, 2 1/2 tsp Acid Blend, and wine
yeast.
Begin by cutting the
watermelon into quarters and
removing the rind as well as all the seeds.
Then cut the watermelon into slices. Using a
strainer bag, squeeze the juice from the
watermelon into a primary fermentor. (Put the
strainer bag into a primary fermentor as well.)
Add all the remaining ingredients to the
primary fermentor at this time, with the
exception of the yeast. Stir the mixture,
cover, and let it sit for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, remove the cover and add the
yeast to the primary fermentor. After three to
five days, pour the juice into the secondary
fermentor. Squeeze the juice in the strainer
bag into the secondary fermentor, and then
discard the bag.
After this point, it is safe to continue
with the normal fermentation process. Remember
that this process takes time and that it is
important to have patience. The longer you
allow the wine to ferment, the better it will
taste. Also remember that if you know exactly
how to make watermelon wine will taste better
if you let it age several months after it is
bottled.
Fruity
Fun
Getting a book or doing additional research
on how to make watermelon wine would be
beneficial because watermelon wine is easy to
make and also popular because the ingredients
are easy to acquire. It is a great selection
both for someone who is just starting to make
their own wine, and for someone who has been
doing it for years. Whatever the circumstances,
this easy watermelon wine will
make a great addition to your evening
meal.
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