How To Make Beetroot Wine | Homemade Beet Wine

How to make beetroot wine | Homemade beet wine. A step by step guide to make wine from beet roots, like most homemade wine and country wine, it is a straightforward process that takes a bit of patience but I think it's worth the wait. Read Beetroot Wine Recipe UK on our website bytherfarm.com...
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[@powerof900]

Great recipe! I signed up for news letter and got this recipe! I’ll be making this in the fall here in the US, in Maine :) We also make tomato wine from the excess tomatoes from the garden. Now we’ll have a good use for the excess beets. For those who are wondering, the recipe calls for an unspecified amount of water, but in the video she says “about 3 pints”. The British pint is 568ml, I’m assuming that’s what she’s using as her pint reference. So that x3 is 1704ml, which comes to about .45 US gallons, so a half gallon (rounded up). I’ll probably scale this recipe up to 1 gallon, I hope this information was helpful!

[@lorilumax6850]

what is the tomato wine like? I can not imagine it

[@tonyburridge524]

I have just poured my first glass and it was a beautiful ruby red . I was not expecting it to taste as nice as it did . I have give some away as presents so needed to try it myself in case it was awful. will save the rest of my bottles for a few more months whilst I make another batch . Thanks Liz x PS Tony's wife Lynne

[@LizZorab]

Hi Lynne, oh I'm so pleased that you like it, it's definitely an acquired taste. Mr J doesn't like it to drink, but loves how it adds a richness to cooking. I quite like the taste of it, although I don't drink alcohol because it makes me feel so poorly.

[@johnsilva5020]

I will definitely try this. Trying to re-create all of my grandmother's wine recipes which were lost forever. She used to make 3 or 4 specific ones for Christmas. Beetroot, Pineapple, milk and sour cherry. She used bread yeast and the wine was hazy. But it was delicious. Thanks for the video.

[@brucetidwell7715]

I just followed a link from your news letter (1/23/23). I hate beets but I do enjoy making exotic wines so I might just give this a try. It's really sweet of you to taste the wine rather than letting Mr. J take his chances. I know he doesn't care for being on camera much but, since you don't drink wine anymore, it would be interesting to have his opinion.

[@LizZorab]

I can tell you what he thought of it - It wasn't his favourite, but we both loved it in cooking. It gave food a very rich flavour.

[@brucetidwell7715]

@@LizZorab 😄😄 Ok. Actually, I use wine in cooking a lot. Red wine with beef and tomatoes and white with poultry. I'll have to think about it. Thanks for the reply!

[@dianecharles881]

Beautiful job Liz, I know Mr J appreciates all the work you put into the process. Was very interesting and informative. I’ve never heard of beet root wine. 💖

[@leannasealey9491]

Wonderful video! I love making wine so will have to give this one a go!! :)

[@AnyKeyLady]

Thanks for the tips Liz! Now i understand why you should remove the cork and let it sit before serving. I have never thought of using beetroots for wine. What did you do with what was left of the beetroot pieces? Could you add it to potatoes or swede mash? I guess you could add it to a smoothie or a puree.

[@deborahalfano2264]

would love to see more recipes for food in your garden! love your series!!!A CANADIAN FAN

[@LizZorab]

Hi Deborah, your feedback has been noted and I will start putting together some video ideas to film during the winter :-)

[@christineearnest2106]

I add spices like cardermums cloves cinnamon and a bit of lemon juice

[@andrewoconnell90]

I am looking forward to trying your beetroot wine recipe,this will be a first for me but i love the old recipes thanks for the video

[@LizZorab]

You are so welcome!

[@shajithomas7406]

Iam from India and I will definitely try this recipe

[@beverleystone1102]

Dear Liz. Thank you so much for the recipe to make what must be delicious beetroot wine. I would love to try this out. Best wishes beverley stone. UK

[@LizZorab]

Hi Beverley, if you decide to give it a go, please come back and let me know how you get on :-)

[@margaretsofocleous8137]

Thumbs up Liz . A very informative vlog . Are you surviving this crazy weather? I got soaked more than once this week. The sun just won't stay out. I need some sun! Have a great week. Love from Margaret in Pontypridd

[@RickMitchellProvenanceAndRoots]

Love the winemaking process! I've never considered beet for making wine though. :) And, it just doesn't seem right that you aren't able to enjoy the fruits of your own labor. But, Mr. J is very lucky to have a ready supply.

[@janascuderi4047]

Thank you so much for this very thorough and enjoyable vid. I have a bottle of organic beet juice that I've been wondering about, so now I know it can be done.😊

[@LizZorab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DigwellGreenfingers]

Nice one Liz. I don't make wine anymore but when I did I used to put a plug of cotton wool in the top of the airlock. Steve

[@insidekateskitchen]

Thanks Liz, I've never tasted beet root wine.

[@swash333]

Liz, love when you show us how you process veg. Good things to know, especially making wine 😉.

[@LizZorab]

Thank you!

[@Ladybugsmom1]

Fantastic video! My father-in-law used to make wine out of almost anything 😄

[@LizZorab]

Hello Lynne, I'm learning that wine can be made from a lot of produce, but I'm also starting to learn which ones taste nice and which ones are just disgusting! Thankfully there are more of former than the latter :-)

[@Shuna2011]

Great video! Somebody in our house was watching with great interest! 😊

[@LizZorab]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jonathanwarren5552]

Thanks for an informative vlog. I've made parsnip (I tell people it's sherry), elderberry, blackberry, pea pod, and every year I make elderflower fizz. I will definitely have a bash at your beetroot. Keep up the good work!

[@LizZorab]

Thank you Jonathan, I will try making parsnip wine this year, I have heard that it's very nice. I haven't had any success with elderflower fizz (or non-fizz) and sadly the weather and the birds have left us with no elderberries on our big tree this year :-(

[@Pete.Ty1]

Just watched your video and I see you have adverts back, about time.😊👍 Best wishes Pete.

[@LizZorab]

Hi Pete, yes they came back a mere 6 days ago and so far I haven't done anything to cause them to disappear again - hooray!

[@gretasgarden]

Terrific info. I want to try some now👍😀

[@simplifygardening]

Great how too liz. Bring it all with you Thursday we have a session while filming. Well i can anyway as you dont drink 😀

[@LizZorab]

I'm looking forward to visiting tomorrow and yes I'll bring a bottle with me :-)

[@simplifygardening]

@@LizZorab What time u gonna get here?

[@larryhalbur3209]

would love to have the beetroot wine recipe

[@stevendowden2579]

have to make some lovely video

[@LizZorab]

Thank you Steven, it doesn't usually take me quite to long to make a video, but I really did want to show the process from start to finish because I wanted to be able to tell you what it tastes like when it's matured.

[@moniquekady5540]

I would love the recipie

[@figspigsandfeathers8179]

I would not have thought of beetroot. Sure looks scrumptious. What other fruits are known to discolor if exposed to light like that? Our most recent batch to finish up is pear.

[@RSLtreecare]

Very nice, I have not made any wine for a long time. I feel it's time to start rethinking...and have a go.

[@Ansis99]

Interesting! I like the idea of wine from beets :). P.S. There is (I think) simpler (maybe not) way. Take a potato knife and peel skins off. Cut flesh in smaller pieces with a knife. Take food processor and grind all to slices. Than we add +100C boiled water on the top of our collected beets slices. At the next morning or after sitting in the pot 12 hours we simply filter everything out and add yeast. I will do that in the autumn! :) I did try pumpkin wine 3 years ago with fruits together and it is not bad, but pumpkin taste is dominated... Thank you for idea! :)

[@fionaatbromleycottagenz393]

That was great Liz. I’ve thought about making wine in the past but have never really known where to start. Now, having watched your post, I think I might just have to give it a go. Thanks - Fiona

[@LizZorab]

Thanks Fiona, it is definitely worth having a try with homemade wine as it's pretty easy. The wines are usually much sweeter than your average shop bought wine.

[@nilgribbanerjee159]

wonderful video :) Mine always gets infected by acetobacter :( No matter how hygienically I make it..... no idea what to do....

[@BiggyJoyful]

Beautiful video Liz. Thanks for being on my path to wine making. How much sugar and yeast is needed for two gallons of beetroot wine? Love your video.Thanks.

[@dkoolkool8103]

Nicest video and illustration. Thumbs up

[@Gojirella]

This is great! I never knew it was possible to make wine from beetroots!

[@LizZorab]

I'll be trying other vegetables over the next few months and will post a video if any of them are successful :-)

[@Gojirella]

@@LizZorab Oh, that will be interesting. Looking forward to it! :-)

[@priscillathompson5265]

Thanks for the recipe I'm going to try that

[@stephenlittle7534]

Interesting. Wouldn't mind trying that. Cheers.

[@cek7940]

I love you and your videos! Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming, every time you smile...I smile... it's contagious:) blessings to you Liz

[@LizZorab]

Thanks Angela, I'm glad that you are enjoying the channel :-)

[@kiduswaka2752]

respect

[@DeltaDonnaLynn]

I may have to try that some day!

[@LizZorab]

It was such a simple wine, I will be making some more this year, but perhaps I'll use white or golden beets this time :-)

[@adjua6479]

Great video, so useful!

[@LizZorab]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Annie.xx-xx]

Wow Liz, I bet it tastes fantastic too. Me and my son's were looking at those big glass jars today in a store in town. I wish I had some beetroot now. That was an excellent video. Would you please send me the recipe. Xxx

[@Annie.xx-xx]

Ahh I've just seen the link. 😀. Xx💟

[@LizZorab]

Hopefully the recipe came straight to you when you confirmed that you wanted it. Please let me know if it didn't arrive.

[@carrieharris4812]

Can you make vinigar with sugar beets

[@seawolfthenandnow7655]

i made beet wine with cetrice fruit, do you know a recipet like that

[@CottageGardensonForest]

Great video. I did not know that you could make that wine. What did you say that type of wavy stopper is called? I’d like to try this. What other wines do you make for your husband or others? Thanks

[@asiali2877]

Thank you. Can we add some cinnamon or clove or anything alike that gives more spicy flavour?

[@LizZorab]

Hi, as I understand it, adding anything woody like cinnamon or cloves could hamper the fermentation process.

[@neemaminja7421]

Hello Liz thanks for the beetroot recipe I tried to make 30 litres and it is 2 weeks now and I put for secondary fermentation so tell me how do I remove the earthy flavour of it? because I can taste and smell it.

[@LizZorab]

Not sure what you mean by secondary ferment. There will always be a slightly earthy flavour, but it decreases over time. The wine will need to rest in the bottles for at least a year, two years is better, before drinking.

[@manoharsinghbhatitinwari9918]

How to inqrige alcohol% ..??

[@lorilumax6850]

Thank you for sharing this.. What would you say it tastes like? My Mr. J. does not like beets.. do you think he would like it? I am going to try this anyway.. yum

[@LizZorab]

Hi Lori, Mr J says it has the slightest hint of beets and I can't taste them at all, it really is a 'kind of fruity' taste. :-)

[@lorilumax6850]

@@LizZorab Thank you..I am going to try this if I ever get a glut of beets :) I love wine & I love beets... but my Mr. J does not .. so we will see :)

[@florydais9955]

Please give written resepie

[@craigalbuquerque5136]

Hi, I thave tried making beetroot wine before it dint turn out well, please could you share this recipe, would like to give it another go.

[@batenhdayandorj308]

👏👏

[@AlmostHomestead]

Wow, I've never heard of beetroot wine. I'd love to try it sometime. Great job with explaining the process. Glad I had a chance to visit your channel. It's been too long but just so busy with projects before the bad weather comes back.

[@LizZorab]

Hi Jay and Gin, there is plenty of time for watching videos when you are stuck inside because of bad weather. I'm the same, little time to sit and watch videos at this time of year! :-)

[@thesecretslimmer]

Great idea to use beetroot to make wine. Where did you get your amber demijohn from?

[@LizZorab]

Hi, I found it in a charity shop 😃

[@thesecretslimmer]

@@LizZorab wow. What a great find!

[@caroldorsett8170]

Looks pretty I can’t drink wine but is looks like it would taste good. I have not watched your post for a while. You have really lost weight. Hope you are feeling well. I had a stroke so life changed some. No gardening this year. Still do chicken care. Had to rearrange finances some sorry to stop my help to you. Life goes on. 💐

[@LizZorab]

Hello Carol, I am so pleased to hear from you, I'm not so pleased to read that you've had a stroke, I hope you are now on the road to recovery. I hope you are getting all the support and help that you need, I wish there was something I could do. Is there anything that I can do?

[@caroldorsett8170]

Liz Zorab - Byther Farm thank you I am improving and regaining the use but not feeling in my right hand and leg. Your post are a highlight and I am gardening vicariously through you, thank you for those. Looks like your garden is really a star this year. Have a good fall and keep those great videos coming. Tel Mr. J hi!💐💕

[@annettefernando3287]

Recipe pl

[@ashbash9103]

Is there any rush to siphon the wine at all, or can you age it with the sediment and siphon it closer to the time of consuming it?

[@LizZorab]

It's a good idea to rack it off during the fermenting process to remove some of the sediment. Once you've done that once or twice there is less need to hurry. I prefer to do this at least 6 months before drinking, so that there is time for the last of any sediment stirred up during bottling, to settle at the bottom of the bottle. If you have plenty of demijohns, you could leave the wine in them until you drink it - just check the air stops regularly to make sure that they haven't dried out.

[@ashbash9103]

@@LizZorab Thank you very much! Can't wait to try it!

[@thomasjohn8243]

pls can u send recipe

[@LizZorab]

Did it not come to your email address when you signed up for the newsletter?

[@Harmony063]

So are the ingredients : Beets, yeasts and sugar?

[@melsolomon8256]

hey, i just realized you have ads back !! congrats

[@LizZorab]

Thanks Mel. There was much celebration at home, but I haven't made a song and dance about it on YT just in case it happens again!

[@luvishasithuminifernando1389]

When it is fermenting in the bottle it becomes a little yellowish will it be okay It is about 12 days And i have put it in a blue colour big bottle

[@LizZorab]

Hi, is the blue bottle your fermenting jar?

[@luvishasithuminifernando1389]

@@LizZorab yes but you know i kept it to see the result And i put a new beetroot wine to ferment Thank you it is fermenting well But i dont know what went wrong with the first one

[@rachidfachat8644]

Thanks for the video! is this wine strong ? Do you have any idea about the alcolhol content? Thanks a lot

[@LizZorab]

Hi, I don't measure the alcohol content and I can only go by what other people tell me for strength. Some of the homemade wines are much stronger than you get in a store and others are about the same. Sorry not to be of more help.

[@rachidfachat8644]

@@LizZorab Thanks a lot, this is perfect for me.

[@rakeshkchauhan]

I made it in same way... but it is so very very sweet that I cant drink it, pl tell a remedy

[@LizZorab]

How long did you leave it to ferment? Possibly all the sugar has not been used by the yeast. How long did you leave it to mature after you bottled it, before you tried it.

[@rakeshkchauhan]

@@LizZorab Thanks for such a prompt reply. I fermented it for three weeks and only when the bubbles stopped completely (which means sugar was converted completely). It is still maturing (like me) however i tried after a couple of weeks and found it to be too sweety ...

[@pauloster2001]

Could I see recipe, please

[@LizZorab]

bytherfarm.com/beetroot_wine/

[@walnuttreehomestead3149]

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[@audreythomas6014]

❤mm

[@patsweety]

How many days do we leave it to ferment before drinking? I subscribed to your mailing list but didn't receive complete recipe, it was just ingredients list😥. What is the procedure for fermenting in a glass jar without airlock lid. Does the lid need to be airtight? Since other probiotic ferments we cover it loosely so that the bottle doesn't burst open

[@LizZorab]

I have no idea how to make wine without an airtight lid fitted with an airlock. The wine takes 3 -10 weeks to ferment and the needs racking off at least a couple of times to remove the sediment. Once bottled it needs to mature for 3-6 months minimum, better to leave it at least a year.

[@patsweety]

@@LizZorab thank you so much for the response

[@lorilumax6850]

Hi Liz, I am trying Beet root Wine and have found it to be very sweet... and it seemed like it stopped fermenting very quickly. any suggestions..

[@LizZorab]

Hi Lori, perhaps the yeast died. You could try adding a little more, but be careful as the wine could end up very strongly alcoholic.

[@lorilumax6850]

@@LizZorab Thanks Liz. I actually added some warm water to it and it started to bubble again.. fingers crossed

[@jasonromanof790]

The office anyone??

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Why is wine made in a demijohn rather than in a large glass bottle with an opening large enough to get your hand through?

[@walnuttreehomestead3149]

EcoCentric Homestead you can use a large bottle or a bucket just traditionally demis are used they come in different sizes my largest one is 15 ltrs

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

I bought a hydrometer that is short enough to use with the 1 gal glass jars I have. So when outside growing season is done, I will start some real learning to make wine.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Pls send me one bottle for new year

[@anitawalters5672]

I would like to try and make this, can you please send me the details?

[@LizZorab]

Hi Anita, please check the description box below the video so that you can send your email and the recipe will be sent to you when you confirm.

[@safarhyshart512]

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[@himelsstudio8222]

Yo!! You should not boil them.

[@brummiepcgamer568]

that sugar though

[@BernardDauphinais]

It gets turned into alcohol. Oh yes!

[@LizZorab]

Yes loads of sugar, makes me realise why alcohol has so many calories in it 😀

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

I'm still not over my alcohol poisoning I gave myself from the beetroot wine... 🤮

[@tonysgardensgizmos7164]

Erica's Little Welsh Garden Did you overindulge a little then Erica? Lol

[@LizZorab]

You did look and sound pretty poorly Erica, hopefully it didn't put you off wine altogether :-)

[@townredevelopmentforus5487]

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