Chop & Brew | Dandelion Wine

[@stanfede5022]

Just ran across this video and wanted to share a story. Many years ago I helped a friend move furniture from his mother's house after she passed away. In the back of the refrigerator he found a small bottle of dandelion wine that she had made about 10 years earlier. We opened it up and it was really good. I told my friend that I remembered that my dad had made dandelion wine once, when I was a kid. The next time I saw my dad, I told him about the 10 year old bottle my friend's mom had left. He said "Hold on a minute," and went into the basement. A few minutes later he came up holding 2 very dusty bottles. They were left over from the batch he had made. We determined that at that point they were 18 years old. Of course we opened them up and they were amazing. Unbelievably smooth, but with a noticeably higher alchohol content that a typical wine. Fantastic flavor. Incredibly, I think that the 2 bottles were left because he wasn't too pleased with how they had turned out all those years ago. Age made all the difference.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful family stories connected to dandelion wine, Stan. What a cool thing to be able to have something with that much age and time invested in them. I'll have to make some a bit higher in ABV this year with the goal of holding them. They usually don't last very long around here. Cheers!

[@dustyschwartz1576]

Got a hold of some 13 year old whiskey once. Plus however old it was when my uncle got it. Big dark brown jug with a cork. One of the worst nights of my life. Blacked out and tried to fight two basket ball teams then supposedly beat up a tree before I face planted on the run and got a concussion plus sick as a dog.

[@lunar_python8359]

I thought dandelion wine was just something in Genshin Impact, but then I came upon this video!

[@ChopAndBrew]

Very cool! How is dandelion wine used or included in the game?

[@lunar_python8359]

@@ChopAndBrew Dandelion wine is a specialty of the city Mondstat, it’s also apparently one of Venti’s favorite beverages. Dandelion wine is mentioned quite a bit in the story line, so it’s kind of an iconic thing in the game!

[@NOBINHO_]

Hmmm genshin fan (im also)

[@nwoking666]

Nice topic. My father went through a phase where he was collecting and eating wild plants. During this he not only made dandelion wine with the buds/flowers but also coffee using the roots. The wine was terrific and the coffee was very similar to chicory coffee.

[@tadblackington1676]

Dandelions are a very close relative of chicory.

[@kelly-do2ry]

Yes !! I was wondering that . Like the buds you can open up and take the yellow pedals out . Wondering if it's sweeter or more mild then

[@hq9afk]

Venti is gonna like it

[@donnakeeley7924]

My mother use to make dandelion wine in a huge 35 gallon pottery crock, that was my grand- father's. He made beer in it during the winter. Took her about a month to prepare then aged for months. When it was bottled and finished, it was crystal clear with just a hint of yellow. Sparkling and fresh tasting it, (not bitter at all!) was about 120 proof when tested. She used grapefruit, oranges, and one lime. Never a speck of green, she said it made the wine bitter. Her lid to the crock was a 2" round piece of I believe, alderwood, cut sanded, with a handle, to hold the fruits in the water. Then she soaked a brick in water overnight, scrubbed it with a brush and wrapped it in a cotton, tea towel. This then was sat onto the wood inner lid. She would skim off anything growing around the wood, with a teaspoon or a turkey baster. She covered the crock with a clean, wool Army blanket. Checked and stirred it about every 2 weeks or a month. It was kept in our heated, unfinished basement, all summer. Then bottled it in gallon glass jars. Oh man, was it ever good! She lost the recipe in a move and we could never find it again. She picked her dandelion blossoms in a big, grassy orchard that not even deer could get into. We never pulled up the roots. A apple and apricot orchard. It also was a sweet, dry flavor. Was better than a fine champane!

[@cindymoore4077]

put dandelion leaves in boiling water for a few seconds, strain it , wring it out then chop it . add eggs and beat well , add salt , and fry it .I recommend this recipe.

[@IrishCraftBeerShow]

Congrats on 60 episodes. Never thought there'd be a use for dandelions in brewing, especially after tasting dandelion and burdock soda.

[@medpub]

The green holding the petals is called the Calyx

[@deafpv4317]

As a new brewer my take on this is you get out what you put in! Clearly Don O puts a lot of effort keeping notes, preparing ingredients, testing gravity, & aging hence a superior product That other guys stuff looks and from what they say tastes like the effort he put in! In his pictures I noticed a lot of green in with the petals in his pics, and it didn't look like he chopped up his raisins either. Attention to detail as in anything! Just my 2 cents! Very informative video glad I found Don O!

[@ChopAndBrew]

To be fair, Don O certainly does take more notes in general. However, in my own defense I will say that he and I made two very different versions of dandelion wine from the outset. Mine was much more dry and light and was ready to drink much sooner for those characteristics. His (like many non-beers things he makes such as meads or ciders) was much more sweet and rich, which lends to benefitting a bit more from the aging. I wouldn't discount my method so easily if lighter, drier and quicker-turning is your style of this kind of thing. FWIW - I did indeed chop up the golden raisins.

[@hingo85]

nice, I knew putting off mowing the lawn was a good idea

[@ChopAndBrew]

Not lazy. Forward thinking!

[@BigEdsGuns]

Wow! 15 lbs of sugar in 5 us gallons of water would yield 21.1% to 21.3% abv. Ph would drop like a rock and stall out the yeast. Yeast would need a lot of nutrients, and some calcium to prevent the Ph from crashing. Oyster shells are a good buffer for acidic washes and keep the yeast happy.

[@tinyhineyfarm5020]

What a neat grandma story. Getting ready to do this.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Grandmas Lois is the best. You should see her in action in our Potato Pancake episode. She's a hoot, and we love her! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGKqfYN8e6Z1apo&

[@tinyhineyfarm5020]

@@ChopAndBrewnow I need to see her in action. We love corn in our pancakes. Never had potato pancakes. :)

[@dyaddaw]

Was looking for a good video on this a few weeks ago, decided to try this for the first time this year. Pieced together a recipe for a five gallon batch based on what I could find on line. You guys put together a good video. I measured the petals based on weight and measured orange and lemon juice. Chopped 2 boxes of raisins and added sugar until I hit 1.10. Going to rack this weekend to secondary.

[@MM-qx4ir]

I love how your beagle gets involved in the process. So cute :)

[@mossmonaco9061]

Beagles are masters of making booze, they also are great bed warmers.

[@playingwithdata]

I was completely expecting a dandelion root brew based on my UK understanding of how dandelions are generally used to make brews so this was a nice surprise. Also, just great as usual to see this conversational but focused style of video with you guys. I'm very envious of the little circle of brewing mates you have there.

[@HeartPumper]

Would you kindly link some recipe for that UK stuff? :)

[@eyechubcunt3322]

mwtbones all the recipes I know use the flowers. Only root one I'm aware of. Is a coffee substitute. Which tastes more like chicory. (Uk)

[@alexandrabrych5364]

Love this post and the fact that you provide the recipes, both old and new. One question, in my research on homemade wine I see A LOT of brewers will add potassium metabisulfite and potassium sorbate (if backsweetening), but your recipes don't call for either ( I understand why you don't use the sorbate) are they necessary? I ask because my children and I are going to make our first batch this spring and my health may not allow me to be here to open the bottles with them to enjoy in years to come, but I really want to be sure that when they do, that it's an enjoyable experience and not a curse to my name for making them do it!😉 I did note that your bottles were 10 years old when you tasted them. Am I to assume that if I follow your lead my family will enjoy ours for as many years? Sorry for the length and it being more than one question. This means so much to me that it comes out right. I appreciate your time and look forward to your answers.

[@ChopAndBrew]

I am sorry I missed this comment originally and hope you are well. We haven't used those chemical additions. I assume they are to guarantee fermentation is completely ended before bottling? I suppose you could to be safe, or just let the wine sit for a long time to fine itself.

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

💚🙏

[@TheBellmare]

I lightly squeeze the flower head between index and thumb. Flower petals spread in a semi-circle around fingertip. I use scissors and cut the petals off in two snips and then the third snip is the dense yellow pollen area in the center of the blossom. I disperse the base of the flowers in the yard, and they still go to seed!!

[@ChopAndBrew]

Wonderful explainer!

[@pastorscottmarsh8627]

Just picked two quarts yesterday, thanks for posting this

[@ChopAndBrew]

Awesome. Let us know how it goes!

[@patcappelli2332]

Dandelion greens are only good when young, after they have hairs and are tough to chew. What I do is juice dandelions with apples. The benefit without the chew.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Very cool!!!!!

[@rampantmantis]

Chip, on the topic of adding lawn weeds to your brews, you should do a nettle beer or nettle mead!

[@ChopAndBrew]

rampantmantis I had a wonderful nettle beer at PNW Homebrew Conference. Never tried it myself though. We do have a lot of Creeping Charlie, which I know people have used in beer.

[@MostlyMichiganBeerReview]

Awesome. I've been collecting my dandelions for the past 3 weeks. Been wanting to do this for awhile. Cheers!

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

great video, I've made lots wine over 20 years but never this. Will give this a go this year. Got nettle wine on the go. I also have the problem not making enough notes, something will have to do from now on after watching you guys. Love the channel keep it up

[@ChopAndBrew]

What do you do for Nettle Wine? May is "Be Nice to Nettles" month if you didn't already know!

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

@@ChopAndBrew Didn't know that one, got nettle wine on the go and was going to try nettle tea and soup this week. Apparently its really good for you. made a wine batch last year which tasted really good. so much so my daughter has polished it all off. you can see the recipe on my blog. www.motorhomesites.org.uk/3634-2/

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Just looked it up 14 - 25th May be nice to nettles, so i have a week to pick and make more wine :)

[@ChopAndBrew]

@@BrackstonesTravelAdventures What is the process and ingredients?

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

@@ChopAndBrew Did the link work. Main thing is nettles and sugar, same as dandelions. keep in bucket for 4 days then strain add lemon ect and yeast sugar them ferment. will be giving dandelion a try this year.

[@crowtservo]

Congratulations on 60 episodes.

[@chipwalton5238]

Appreciate ya!

[@RTIZONI]

I wonder what would happen if you add flowers to the aging wine. Maybe more flavor and aroma? Something like a medicinal infusion. I'm picking some dandelions today and I'm planning in keep the wine until next year and add the extra flowers.

[@asabovesotabelow]

Just gathering dandelion heads today, thought I'd check and see what others have done. I'm going that mead route with orange blossom 🍊 🍯 and will be adding chai spices, no tea just the spices.

[@ianlamar5182]

I have that book, great read!

[@ChopAndBrew]

Never brewed anything from it, but I absolutely love the history and stories relayed in the book.

[@hjmontgomery4409]

I’m just starting my first ever attempt at wine,so I’m trying dandelion wine. I want to make several fruit combos in the fermenting phase. In one gallon jug, I’m putting 🍊 🍋 and dates. In another 🍊 🍋 and raisins. In a third, I’m putting 🍊 🍋 and pineapple. What do you think of the pineapple? BTW great video! I’ve watched about thirty, this one is my fave👏👏👏

[@ChopAndBrew]

We really appreciate that! And love the idea of testing different fruit combos beyond the orange and lemon. I think pineapple would be good for adding even more yellow/gold color as well as a bit of acid and tropical notes. Please follow up here and let us know how the versions turn out for you.

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

How did they turn out?

[@hjmontgomery4409]

@@honeyvitagliano3227 Hi! The one w/ dates turned out excellent-a little sweet, but not sugary. I didn’t do the raisins because I really don’t like raisins. The pineapple came out good, but I don’t think I added enough pineapple because that batch wasn’t sweet at all. I was hoping for that tropical kiss to it. I’m gathering a new batch of dandelions next week and trying the same fruits with a few tweaks. Gave out some of my wine at Christmas as gifts, so I need more. Thanks for asking😁

[@bumpy-isms]

try this new calculator when using fruit in secondary. Krispy Geez, it adds the additional sugar extracted from multiple fruits and even adjusts due to temp readings

[@ChopAndBrew]

drykill8 I love you, man.

[@ronfroehlich4697]

I did this once a few years ago and my fingers were stained green for days from harvesting the flowers. Good times.

[@andyo0837]

Best bloopers reel EVER!

[@Taltunran]

when ur done squising the dandelion's for juice u can take the leftover and mix it with minced beef and make meatballs with the dandelion lefovers

[@ChopAndBrew]

Thanks for the suggestion! We also used some new dry flowers last year to make these Dandelion Flower Cookies. Wonder if you could use the wet "spent flowers" for those as well? www.splendidtable.org/recipes/dandelion-flower-cookies

[@aaronweyl2272]

I made same but with cider along with other fruits it came out good! Could do something more again.

[@ChopAndBrew]

@@aaronweyl2272 A dandelion cider?! Woahh.

[@whoijacket]

Always wanted to do this after reading the Ray Bradbury story of the same name. Good inspiration.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Now I want to read it, too. I'm on it!

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

I've got to get a little. Dying to try dandelion wine. Great video.

[@b-serieschildreninharmsway4412]

Love Dandelion ..I am going to quit my job tomorrow!! Dandelion flower business ... on it ASAP

[@b-serieschildreninharmsway4412]

did you see it ! over 20 LBS ..no ssdi check for last 2 mos .. loss paper work !by them ! ..up to 180 days ..But back log to 300 days or more ..FBAR . l4 l5 back fusion with cage x 2 .. so i am picking Dandelion....

[@kratomseeker5258]

good video man. i would like to share my recipe with everyone. actually it from a new paper clipping my father kept in his wallet for years. pick only the dandelion heads. culp your middle finger and ring finger under the dandelion head and pull up and the head will pop off you can do this quickly and collect alot fast. a few stems will not change the final outcome we use the entire dandelion head in this recipe. pick only when its full sunny and flowers are open all the way. pick about a gallon of dandelion heads. take home and wash off immediately and put one gallon of water in a pot bring to a rolling boil. add the dandelion heads and boil on medium for 20 minutes. then remove from heat and strain the dandelions then cut in to 4's 2 lemons and 2 oranges squeezing the juice out then drop the whole fruit in. then add 5 pounds of sugar, yes i said 5 pounds of sugar stir to dissolve. let cool in the fridge for 20 minutes. then when you remove it should be at the temperature to pitch the yeast, the yeast type was not specified in this older recipe. cover and stir once a day for 3 days then the fermentation should be done. now days i would say use a fermenter and wait till it is 100% done. then strain with cheese cloth or other cloth into bottles and let age for 6 months. then strain again into other bottles and it is ready to be drank. its sweet and about 15 to 20% alcohol this is not a beverage to be taken lightly but its very fully flavored and thick after 6 months. and lemon orangy. SPECTACULAR!

[@acanecacheia3219]

I get lots of those here in belgium. Unfortunately they are already in the seed phase. Next year!

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

@24.52 you can track it when you do raisins in secondary. Either you go with the Original because chances are when you are in secondary so nominally different content if any. Or you take gravity before and after raisins, and right before bottling, do a little subtraction and calculate from there!

[@ChopAndBrew]

Thanks, Fawn. I definitely got lost in the matrix on that one. Appreciate the info. Have you done these sorts of calculations due to secondary fermentables before?

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

@@ChopAndBrew not teat I will when I do a sack mead

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

@@ChopAndBrew the channel I said broke the calculations down easy!!

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

@@ChopAndBrew *teat was supposed to be *not yet

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

Also, they break it down so easy! There's a video on just ABV and that sack mead really helps with the difference calculations

[@kelly-do2ry]

Wich one has the highest alcohol content? I'd want to know how to not let that get to high assuming it would add to the bitterness. Also what time of year where the flowers harvested? New first flowering or older season flowers? I ate greens as a kid medium length bright shoots tast like spinach. Big dark leaves are bitter and require more cook time . Maybe flower pedal from unopened buds whould be sweeter ?

[@ChopAndBrew]

Don's aged version had the most alcohol due to the amount of sugar added. Alcohol heat can create some sense of bitterness but if fermented well it shouldn't be too noticeable. Interesting idea about the unopened buds!

[@dm-wp1dz]

I'm at 17:55 and I remember Don saying he used Narbonne 71b yeast, but does chip ever say which yeast? The yeast can really change the final product. I have a gallon steeping right now and will be adding sugar, lemon and oranges today. I'm on the fence about adding the raisins now or at first rack on day 10.

[@ChopAndBrew]

I likely used the same yeast as I was pretty much following Don's basic lead on my recipe. Plus, I use Narbonne 71b for a lot of my ciders, so I likely had it on hand. CW.

[@dm-wp1dz]

I love 71b for making wine from welch's grape concentrate. I racked onto chopped raisins 2 days ago on day 8, so far 1.105 to 1.070. Off to a good start. The orange and lemon smell is really good with a hint of dandelion and it has the radioactive neon color of mountain dew but all natural! Thanks for the reply. If you haven't tried white labs 775 yet for cider, give it a go sometime. Its my favorite after trying 12 different yeasts. Now I have to try a dandelion/lime cider with a touch of wakatu dry hop.

[@niemanmcgara3973]

Interesting stuff! Gotta love the HEB bag.

[@romaldhullum21]

love your videos keep up the great work.

[@113-M]

If you get the roots, wash, chop, and roast them in the oven; you can make a Dandelion coffee or Dandelion tea. Or, you can cook and eat the roots as well.

[@fUP420babe]

lilac wine next!

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

I was just thinking this, I made a lilac, a rose and a Russian olive Honey last year.... Soo amazing

[@Jewleyes]

The greens are to be picked early in the season, before the dandelion blooms.

[@deannaczernon3826]

Yes the leaves are less bitter than. Pick them before the flowers bloom

[@ironbooze2937]

waking up to a new upload, day saved

[@bobbyt9431]

Birch sap wine. I don't have birch trees where I live, but I bet you guys do.

[@ChopAndBrew]

I literally just learned about this today from a neighbor. Probably have to wait until next year but I'm intrigued.

[@abefrohman1759]

You guys are awesome. Any chance you might make a clone of something from Treehouse like Julius or Green?

[@austin2842]

Great video guys. You can also roast dandelion root.

[@prairiepints4151]

I effin love your videos man!

[@jaycie5021]

The mead like notes are the dandelion from what i hear.

[@angelaforsyth1092]

ahh, I thought about doing drunken gardening for views, almost as fun as this I bet lol. My fam was big on this wine in the distant past, I missed the boat on trying it lol. but I need to find a family recipe :)

[@pattifoote1714]

We picked our dandelions yesterday and now I’m trying to pull the insides out to make wine, first timer. Will it work?

[@ChopAndBrew]

I hope it works for you. Try to use yellow petals and cut out as much green as possible and avoid using it.

[@Cmcmillen77]

i keep telling my wife im letting the dandelions grow so i can make wine. i just gotta figure out how to make wine now...

[@ChopAndBrew]

Chris McMillen This should help!

[@markschafer7510]

i brew this wine...after my Dad's Recipe.. It's A Patriarchal Tradition

[@altonfritcher1799]

I made my second batch of dandelion wine, I forgot to add the oranges and lemons. It's not finished its fermentation, about 2 and a half weeks in, and an wondering if it's not too late to add and recap for further fermentation. Please reply? And if you do reply, high hopes, is less sugar dryer wine? If less sugar, doesn't that make for lower alcohol content? Please help.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Alton Fritcher I think you could try adding fruit still to secondary if for nothing else to add some character. Less sugar is less alcohol but not necessarily dryer. That is more a function of the yeast and how your fermentation goes.

[@JasonDiggs]

psst. you misspelled your website in the lower third. #chopandrew But that natural light shot at 13:30 looked incredible!

[@ChopAndBrew]

Jason Diggs Dammit. Which one?

[@chipwalton5238]

F**k. Maybe I was thinking about Episode 02: Makin' Bacon with my buddy Drew Flaten. Chop & Drew! (Dammit. I am the worst, right?!)

[@melvinfisher643]

I put chopped golden raisins In my carboy and they all came up to the top. Is this ok?

[@ChopAndBrew]

I think so. They should plump up and sink. Maybe stir with sanitized spoon end?

[@melvinfisher643]

I’ll try that. Thank you for your fast response! 🥂

[@HeartPumper]

Allright, get straight to the cheese y'all 25:33 :D

[@ChopAndBrew]

Nice smooth - linking straight to the bloopers. LOVE IT!

[@carsiotto]

I followed a recipe I found online. I let it steep for 3 days. Smelled pretty funky. Is that normal?

[@donnakeeley7924]

No!

[@wikstrand]

Dandelionwine is life #DIL

[@underdog5004]

Intro sounded like "top it bro", until I saw the logo

[@ChopAndBrew]

Never heard that one before. But I kind of like it. "Top it, bro, with Chip!"

[@RhythmicTree93]

So am I supposed to leave the dandelions in while it ferments

[@ChopAndBrew]

Not while fermenting. Only while steeping the first night. Then you strain the dandelion-infused liquid, add the sugar, etc. and ferment.

[@ChopAndBrew]

I should've also added, though, that there are no "rules." If you wanted to leave them in during fermentation, you would be trying something totally new, just not something I have heard of any any of the recipes or versions I've seen/tasted. (Chip)

[@gregharding7364]

So to break it down for a rookie how much yeast per gallon/pound of sugar

[@pamelaroden5513]

Cucumber wine.

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

Wow, is that a thing??? Sounds delightful

[@standingforthetruth1]

I don't see where the recipe is. Can you post it for me?

[@ChopAndBrew]

Matthew Hazelrigg chopandbrew.com/recipes/dandelion-wine-recipes/ Cheers!

[@donosborn]

Mine can be found in my 2007 and 2008 pages on my Homebrew Log which you can get to by going to donosborn (dot) com. Plus all the beer crap too. Cheers.

[@klmrk9961]

Why is it done with dandelions? Is it just for the taste? Wouldn't it be better tasting with fruit or berries? Total fermentation rookie here..

[@ChopAndBrew]

It's true there are better tasting and more typical ingredients to make wine out of. Actual fruit wines can be quite nice and fun to make. The dandelion wines are just a fun thing to do to make use of something most people think is a nuisance. They do impart a delicate floral flavor and color, but it is laborious. However, it can benefit from adding raisins, oranges, lemons, etc to provide more layers of flavor.

[@cliffordadams8353]

What’s the %Alc

[@bullheadbrewco.5750]

I was expecting a video of you guys brewing the D-wine not a slide show of the the process,all so really bad record keeping on Dany O's part . What he dont know how he racked over the raisins Cmon.Anyway I love you show I will keep watching one sub-par video wont chase me away "how shallow will that be" keep the videos coming. I really liked the SOLAR IPA video awsome awsome looking beer wish I could try some.thanks again guys .

[@bullheadbrewco.5750]

I didnt get that far could,nt handle the video and I was,nt trying to be over critical maybe it sounded like that from your point of view oh well. Have a great day.

[@donosborn]

I made my first one 10 years ago and I wasn't doing a lot of vids then. I have pretty decent records that are on my brew log if you want to investigate further. donosborn (dot) com and look for Homebrew Log. Cheers.

[@HeartPumper]

BullHead Brew Co. Indeed, better to be on a positive side :) Good day to you Sir, as well! :)

[@chipwalton5238]

Sorry, man. Dandelion season goes fast in MN. The pics from a couple of years ago were the best I could do instead of waiting to shoot actual video and once again being late to getting it out for people to actually use it. Sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do to get something out. Sometimes it has to be patchworked like this. Hope you like the next one more.

[@maxspang8234]

19:52

[@ChopAndBrew]

Charlie P knows the deal!

[@angelaforsyth1092]

drink it up like a lush, lol, ub4o lyric hahaa

[@apasih6854]

genshin impact brought me here😂, this video is very interesting! gotta try myself for the full gaming experience lol

[@skibidirinne]

E H E

[@diyhomebrewguy4586]

I had an idea I've been working on for the past few days. Was going to harvest, brew, and film tomorrow. Logged on tonight and found out you have just done it! Well almost, I'm going to make a dandelion beer. I used to know a old biker who allegedly had a family recipe originating from the native Americans that used a cockpot/dutch oven to brew an externally strong dandelion wine. I haven't been able to find anything like this, but it has become a holy grail to me. Have your heard anything like this? Was this grey haired biker dude just full of shit?

[@ChopAndBrew]

Sounds legit... and awesome. Please let us know if you make the dandelion beer!

[@diyhomebrewguy4586]

A two gallon batch is fermenting in my kitchen now. It took me and my buddy 4 hours to separate all the petals. I forgot to pick up a muslin bag and now it seems like most of the yeast is just chillin on top of the flowers. Do you think this is going to create a problem later on when I rack? Any extra advice is helpful, I'll post the results when it's done.

[@ChopAndBrew]

I'd definitely give it some very soft, non-splashing stirs to make sure the yeast gets worked into the liquid.

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

Dandelion Mead?!???

[@ChopAndBrew]

I'm listening!

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

@@ChopAndBrew I'm trying to see if @CSBrews will do them... they have so many amazing brews! And so helpful when you have questions! City Steading Brews.... love them!

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

@@ChopAndBrew although if you want to post a making of video I'm interested! I may have to experiment in a few months when they pop up

[@ChopAndBrew]

@@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582 Would love to know how you plan to incorporate all the elements of honey, dandelions, other flavors. Very cool. I bet the color could be magnificent.

[@mycrazylifewfawnlisette3582]

@@ChopAndBrew I'm sure it would be. I'm still learning about OGs and whatnot but you can calculate the honey based on the tolerance of the yeast and if you want dry or sweet. I'm thinking if I start w 3 lbs of honey I should be good. Then I basically follow a dandelion wine recipe with 3lbs honey in place of whatever sugar is used. I may even try your 08 recipe. I may do a second with the petals in primary vs the tea. I guess it depends on how much I want to put into deflowering the dandelions! LoL

[@peppermintprincess7442]

Say, the guy on the left, are you the carpetbagger? I have Watched many Carpetbagger videos.

[@michaelh10]

very cool guys! I'll be trying this! just for fact sake... the whole plant can be used for different medicinal purposes. Check out my video on my channel. I made a dandelion root coffee

[@cranebeg]

Just don't Chop Andrew!

[@ChopAndBrew]

LULZ.

[@albertreed966]

Interesting but, you talk to what seems to me is already experienced Vinters because...WTH is RACK, and other terms. Not exactly a video for a person just starting out.

[@ChopAndBrew]

We are not speaking necessarily to experience vintners, but our show is largely viewed by homebrewers that know the term. We apologize for not making it a bit more accessible to all. That is a good point and advice we'll take into consideration. To "rack" means to transfer from one vessel to another, generally by use of sanitized siphon. Please feel free to ask any other questions here. The recipes and information linked here may also help. chopandbrew.com/recipes/dandelion-wine-recipes/

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

Thanks for asking that, I seriously just thought it meant, to add in at a later time... Racking up the sugar content once it's gone down 💚😅🙏

[@cliffordadams8353]

Sorry I didn’t watch the whole thing