2 1/2 c Ripe blackberries; rinsed
2 c Brandy; approximately
3/4 c Sugar 1/3 c Water
1 tb Grated lemon zest
1/2 ts Glycerine; optional
Lightly crush 2 cups of the berries with a fork or potato masher; place in a quart size glass canning jar or and other quart sized glass jar that has an enamel lined lid. Pour in enough brandy to cover the berries. Add equal portions of the remaining berries and brandy to reach the top of the jars lip; make sure that all of the berries are covered by the brandy. Pour in just enough brandy to begin a small overflow, then tightly cap the jar and wipe the outside clean. Label the date on the jar of your homemade alcohol. Allow to steep in a cool, dark place for 2 months. (If a dark environment is not available, tape a piece of black construction paper around the jar.) Every two weeks, gently shake the jar to distribute the flavors. After two months, gently pour the jar's contents through a regular strainer or sieve; discard the residue. Follow this by two strainings through slightly dampened cheesecloth. For true clarity and professional looking results, pour the mixture through a large, clean coffee filter placed inside a funnel or clean coffee cone; loosely cover the contents with plastic wrap, since the process may take several hours. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Add the optional glycerine, if desired. Funnel the strained brandy into a glass bottle, then funnel in the sugar syrup through a strainer, to remove the lemon zest. Cover tightly; shake to blend. Let mature at room temperature, or slightly cooler, for at least 1 month.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Dandelion Wine Alcohol for College
Turn those yellow weeds that are around your college dorm buildings into the most delicious wine you've ever tasted!!! Dandelion Wine! It's a very easy and quick recipe. The hardest part is gathering all the dandelions. I hired my little cousins to collect the dandelions for me.
First step is to strip all the petals (yellow) off the dandelions. This is what you'll use to make the wine. You don't want any green in there. It will make it taste very bitter if there is.
Boil for 5 minutes: 1 qt Dandelion blossoms, 1 gallon Water, 1 Lemon; sliced and 2 1/2 lb Sugar.
Pour into a jar. When cold, add 2tb yeast. Keep in a warm place for 3 days until it ferments, then strain and bottle cork tightly.
ENJOY!!!
First step is to strip all the petals (yellow) off the dandelions. This is what you'll use to make the wine. You don't want any green in there. It will make it taste very bitter if there is.
Boil for 5 minutes: 1 qt Dandelion blossoms, 1 gallon Water, 1 Lemon; sliced and 2 1/2 lb Sugar.
Pour into a jar. When cold, add 2tb yeast. Keep in a warm place for 3 days until it ferments, then strain and bottle cork tightly.
ENJOY!!!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Homemade Alcohol for College- Moonshine
Moonshine is a homemade fermented corn whiskey alcohol distilled in a variety of stills. Named "Moonshine" in Europe for the night drivers who smuggled the whisky from France to England during prohibition. Illegal and untaxed whisky has also been manufactured in the American South for decades.
In 1794, a federal tax on alcohol evoked a "Whiskey Rebellion" among frontier farmers in the United States. In response, many built their own stills and produced their own alcohol. Alcohol was usually produced for family consumption only.
Cars were modified to drive at very high speeds to avoid federal IRS agents trying to seize the moonshine and obtain the revenue or taxes. Moonshine drivers often raced the cars they used for deliveries. These races actually evolved to what is now known as NASCAR. Racing legend Junior Johnson winner of 50 Nascar titles actually used the same vehicle to race in Nascar that he was using the nights prior to run moonshine!
If you're ever offered homemade Moonshine at a college party be very careful. If moonshine is not made right it can be extremely harmful to the body. Not to mention moonshine is close to 100% alcohol. Therefor, I wont be giving the recipe out for this one.... Sorry
In 1794, a federal tax on alcohol evoked a "Whiskey Rebellion" among frontier farmers in the United States. In response, many built their own stills and produced their own alcohol. Alcohol was usually produced for family consumption only.
Cars were modified to drive at very high speeds to avoid federal IRS agents trying to seize the moonshine and obtain the revenue or taxes. Moonshine drivers often raced the cars they used for deliveries. These races actually evolved to what is now known as NASCAR. Racing legend Junior Johnson winner of 50 Nascar titles actually used the same vehicle to race in Nascar that he was using the nights prior to run moonshine!
If you're ever offered homemade Moonshine at a college party be very careful. If moonshine is not made right it can be extremely harmful to the body. Not to mention moonshine is close to 100% alcohol. Therefor, I wont be giving the recipe out for this one.... Sorry
Monday, March 31, 2008
Simple Homemade Beer (alcohol) at College
Alright, it's finally time to make your own homemade beer (alcohol) at college! This is going to cost about $30 but the supplies you can use over and over again. So after the initial investment you'll be set to make your own beer for years. Plus once you start making your own homemade beer (alcohol) at college it will cost you 1% of what it would to buy it. Your going to be the life of the party when you bring your own homemade beer (alcohol) to college parties!
What you need:
Most of these items that you will need to make your homemade beer (alcohol) at college can be found at your local Hardware Store.
- 1 - 10-gallon plastic pail (food grade) with lid. Cost: about $12.00
- Siphon hose. 74" length of 5/16" (food grade) vinyl tubing. Cost: $2.00
- Hose clamp for siphon. Cost: $1.00
- 12 - 2-liter plastic pop bottles, with lids to bottle your homemade beer at college.
- A Large pot
Ingredients to make your homemade beer (alcohol) at college:
- Malt Extract. One 40oz. can of any flavor you like ( light, dark, stout)
- Yeast. 1 tsp brewers' yeast. Note: some malt comes with little packets of yeast included.
- Sugar. 6 - 7 cups of regular white sugar, or 8 - 9 cups of corn sugar (preferred).For even better results with your homemade beer at college, consider using two cans of the malt extract and not using any sugar. This will cost a little more, but till greatly improves the taste of your homemade beer (alcohol) at college.
These ingredients for your homemade beer (alcohol) at college should cost around $10. This recipe should equal 65 - 70 bottles or cans of homemade beer (alcohol) at college.
How to brew your homemade beer (alcohol) at college:
First, clean all equipment that you will be using to make your homemade beer at college (alcohol) with warm, lightly soapy water. Rinse well to remove soap residue. Then sanitize using household bleach at a quantity of 1 tbsp/gallon of water. Or you can purchase a no-rinse acid sanitizer such as StarSan, which is effective and leaves no aftertaste.
1.Pour 10 liters of fresh, cold water into the 10 gallon plastic pail.
2. In a large pot, bring 7 liters of water to a boil.
3. Add one can of malt extract. Stir and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
4. Add the sugar and stir it to dissolve it.
5. As soon as the sugar is dissolved, pour contents into the Pail. Pour, or 'splash', the contents quickly, which adds air to the mixture. The more air the yeast get initially, the better. It allows them to rapidly grow and get things going.
6. Top up the tap water until temperature is neutral. (If using tap water, it is recommended to boil first to kill bacteria, then cool to room temperature.) Test using a clean, sanitized thermometer. The pail will now be a little more than half full.
7. Sprinkle in the yeast, and stir well. Cover with lid. (Set lid on loosely; if capped too tightly, a pail can explode from the carbon dioxide gas that is produced.)
Keep covered and avoid unnecessary opening. The homemade beer (alcohol) at college will be ready to bottle in 6- 10 days. Test for readiness of your homemade beer (alcohol) at college by taking a taste, if it is sweet tasting, it's not ready yet. There should be little or no bubbling action in your homemade beer at college if it is done.
If it's done:
Set the pail of homemade beer (Alcohol) on a sturdy table and the 12 2-liter bottles on the floor. First put 2 level teaspoons of sugar in each bottle. Siphon the homemade beer (alcohol) into the bottles, trying not to disturb the sediment on the bottom of the pail. Tip the pail as you near the bottom. It is important to not splash or agitate the beer too much when bottling as any oxygen introduced can lead to oxidation and a “cardboard” taste. As you fill the bottles, keep the end of the siphon tube near the bottom of the bottle to avoid frothing. It is essential that the bottles are not completely filled - leave an airspace. Screw the caps on tightly. Invert each bottle and shake to dissolve sugar on the bottom. Set bottles in a warm area for the first few days, then store in a dark, cool spot. You can drink your homemade beer (alcohol) at college within a few days of bottling, but it will improve its taste with age.
ENJOY!!
What you need:
Most of these items that you will need to make your homemade beer (alcohol) at college can be found at your local Hardware Store.
- 1 - 10-gallon plastic pail (food grade) with lid. Cost: about $12.00
- Siphon hose. 74" length of 5/16" (food grade) vinyl tubing. Cost: $2.00
- Hose clamp for siphon. Cost: $1.00
- 12 - 2-liter plastic pop bottles, with lids to bottle your homemade beer at college.
- A Large pot
Ingredients to make your homemade beer (alcohol) at college:
- Malt Extract. One 40oz. can of any flavor you like ( light, dark, stout)
- Yeast. 1 tsp brewers' yeast. Note: some malt comes with little packets of yeast included.
- Sugar. 6 - 7 cups of regular white sugar, or 8 - 9 cups of corn sugar (preferred).For even better results with your homemade beer at college, consider using two cans of the malt extract and not using any sugar. This will cost a little more, but till greatly improves the taste of your homemade beer (alcohol) at college.
These ingredients for your homemade beer (alcohol) at college should cost around $10. This recipe should equal 65 - 70 bottles or cans of homemade beer (alcohol) at college.
How to brew your homemade beer (alcohol) at college:
First, clean all equipment that you will be using to make your homemade beer at college (alcohol) with warm, lightly soapy water. Rinse well to remove soap residue. Then sanitize using household bleach at a quantity of 1 tbsp/gallon of water. Or you can purchase a no-rinse acid sanitizer such as StarSan, which is effective and leaves no aftertaste.
1.Pour 10 liters of fresh, cold water into the 10 gallon plastic pail.
2. In a large pot, bring 7 liters of water to a boil.
3. Add one can of malt extract. Stir and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
4. Add the sugar and stir it to dissolve it.
5. As soon as the sugar is dissolved, pour contents into the Pail. Pour, or 'splash', the contents quickly, which adds air to the mixture. The more air the yeast get initially, the better. It allows them to rapidly grow and get things going.
6. Top up the tap water until temperature is neutral. (If using tap water, it is recommended to boil first to kill bacteria, then cool to room temperature.) Test using a clean, sanitized thermometer. The pail will now be a little more than half full.
7. Sprinkle in the yeast, and stir well. Cover with lid. (Set lid on loosely; if capped too tightly, a pail can explode from the carbon dioxide gas that is produced.)
Keep covered and avoid unnecessary opening. The homemade beer (alcohol) at college will be ready to bottle in 6- 10 days. Test for readiness of your homemade beer (alcohol) at college by taking a taste, if it is sweet tasting, it's not ready yet. There should be little or no bubbling action in your homemade beer at college if it is done.
If it's done:
Set the pail of homemade beer (Alcohol) on a sturdy table and the 12 2-liter bottles on the floor. First put 2 level teaspoons of sugar in each bottle. Siphon the homemade beer (alcohol) into the bottles, trying not to disturb the sediment on the bottom of the pail. Tip the pail as you near the bottom. It is important to not splash or agitate the beer too much when bottling as any oxygen introduced can lead to oxidation and a “cardboard” taste. As you fill the bottles, keep the end of the siphon tube near the bottom of the bottle to avoid frothing. It is essential that the bottles are not completely filled - leave an airspace. Screw the caps on tightly. Invert each bottle and shake to dissolve sugar on the bottom. Set bottles in a warm area for the first few days, then store in a dark, cool spot. You can drink your homemade beer (alcohol) at college within a few days of bottling, but it will improve its taste with age.
ENJOY!!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Homemade Grape Juice Wine
Here is another delicious recipe for some homemade grape juice wine (alcohol) that you can make at college. It is more expensive but makes a bit more then the other homemade wine recipes. I suggest you start with the first two homemade wine (alcohol) recipes that I posted before moving to this one. They are easy and extremely cheap. This one may be a little more of an investment.
This is what you will need:
- 1 1/2 gallons filtered water
- 7 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 package yeast
- 5 gallon container (You can get a 5 gallon pail from Home Depot for a few dollars.)
Pour the grape juice into the 5-gallon container.
Next, bring the water and sugar to a boil until the sugar is melted.
Let it cool.
Then pour it into the container.
Add 1 pkg yeast (activating beforehand is optional).
Stir it up!
Close with airlock stopper. (The balloon trick like the last post works great.)
Allow it to ferment for 3 weeks in the sanitized 5-gallon container.
Then bottle the wine and let it set one more week.
I hope you like this one! I promise the next post will be an instructional on making homemade beer from college.
Be sure to check out the recommended alcohol brewing kits on the right side of the page.
This is what you will need:
- 1 1/2 gallons filtered water
- 7 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 package yeast
- 5 gallon container (You can get a 5 gallon pail from Home Depot for a few dollars.)
Pour the grape juice into the 5-gallon container.
Next, bring the water and sugar to a boil until the sugar is melted.
Let it cool.
Then pour it into the container.
Add 1 pkg yeast (activating beforehand is optional).
Stir it up!
Close with airlock stopper. (The balloon trick like the last post works great.)
Allow it to ferment for 3 weeks in the sanitized 5-gallon container.
Then bottle the wine and let it set one more week.
I hope you like this one! I promise the next post will be an instructional on making homemade beer from college.
Be sure to check out the recommended alcohol brewing kits on the right side of the page.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Sugar Wine
Today I'm going to teach you how to make homemade sugar wine (alcohol) at college. It's basically the cheapest possible homemade alcohol/wine you can make. It's still just as strong as any other wine but it doesn't have the grape taste. However, it is great to mix with a punch or a fruit drink. We're going to use the same basic process as we did in the last post. So follow along!
This is what you will need to make this homemade sugar wine (alcohol) at college:
- 3 ½ Cup of Sugar.
- 1 Gallon Plastic Container (milk or water jug works great.)
- A Balloon
- 14 cups of Tap Water
- A Pin to poke a few small holes in the balloon
- 1 Small Packet of Yeast (Fleischmann’s Active Dry works good)
Now you’re ready to get started making your homemade sugar wine (alcohol) at college!
First Pour the 3 1/2 cups of Sugar into the gallon container.
Next put in 14 cups of water .
Now put the cap on the container and shake it up!
Next take a bowl or pan and put a very small amount of warm water in it.
Then pour 1 packet of yeast into the bowl or pan.
Let the yeast sit on top of the water for a couple minutes to let it hydrate.
Then pour the water with the yeast into the gallon container with the juice.
Put the cap on and SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE!
Get a pin and put 4-10 holes in the top of the balloon. These holes will allow the gases from the fermentation process to escape the container, but are so small that they will mostly close when the pressure of fermentation decreases.
Remove the lid from the container and put the balloon over the top of the container. When putting the balloon over the container try to push it down into the container. Soon the balloon will pop up and stay popped up for about two weeks. After the balloon goes down the fermentation process is done and you have your homemade wine (alcohol) for some college parties! I suggest you siphon or pour the homemade wine (alcohol) into another container and leave a small amount in the bottom of the first container. The homemade wine (alcohol) at the bottom of the container will contain yeast crumbs and some soggy sugar. Stuff you probably don’t want to drink.
Enjoy your homemade sugar wine (alcohol) at college!!!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Homemade Wine: Welch's Recipe
Today I am going to teach you college students how to make my favorite homemade wine out of common household items. This homemade wine is cheap to make and is ready in about two weeks. Exactly what college students want: Cheap and Fast!
This is what you will need to make this homemade wine:
- 3 Cans of 100% Frozen Welch’s Grape Juice Concentrate.
- ½ Cup of Sugar.
- 1 Gallon Plastic Container (milk or water jug works great.)
- A Balloon
- Tap Water
- A Pin to poke a few small holes in the balloon
- 1 Small Packet of Yeast (Fleischmann’s Active Dry works good)
Now you’re ready to get started making your homemade wine in your college dorm!
Pour the 3 cans of Concentrate into the gallon container.
Next put in 2 cans of water per can of concentrate. (Not 3 like the directions say.)
Now put the cap on the container and shake it up!
Pour in the ½ cup of sugar and shake it up again.
Next take a bowl or pan and put a very small amount of warm water in it.
Then pour 1 packet of yeast into the bowl or pan.
Let the yeast sit on top of the water for a couple minutes to make it hydrate.
Then pour the water with the yeast into the gallon container with the juice.
Put the cap on and SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE!
Get a pin and put 4-10 holes in the top of the balloon. These holes will allow the gases from the fermentation process to escape the container, but are so small that they will mostly close when the pressure of fermentation decreases.
Remove the lid from the container and put the balloon over the top of the container. When putting the balloon over the container do your best to push it down into the container. Soon the balloon will pop up and stay popped up for about two weeks. After the balloon goes down the fermentation process is done and you have your homemade wine!
I suggest you siphon or pour the homemade wine into another container and leave a small amount in the bottom of the first container. The homemade wine at the bottom of the container will contain yeast crumbs and some soggy sugar. Stuff you probably don’t want to drink.
Enjoy your homemade wine in your college dorm!!!
(Recipe thanks to Matt L.)
This is what you will need to make this homemade wine:
- 3 Cans of 100% Frozen Welch’s Grape Juice Concentrate.
- ½ Cup of Sugar.
- 1 Gallon Plastic Container (milk or water jug works great.)
- A Balloon
- Tap Water
- A Pin to poke a few small holes in the balloon
- 1 Small Packet of Yeast (Fleischmann’s Active Dry works good)
Now you’re ready to get started making your homemade wine in your college dorm!
Pour the 3 cans of Concentrate into the gallon container.
Next put in 2 cans of water per can of concentrate. (Not 3 like the directions say.)
Now put the cap on the container and shake it up!
Pour in the ½ cup of sugar and shake it up again.
Next take a bowl or pan and put a very small amount of warm water in it.
Then pour 1 packet of yeast into the bowl or pan.
Let the yeast sit on top of the water for a couple minutes to make it hydrate.
Then pour the water with the yeast into the gallon container with the juice.
Put the cap on and SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE!
Get a pin and put 4-10 holes in the top of the balloon. These holes will allow the gases from the fermentation process to escape the container, but are so small that they will mostly close when the pressure of fermentation decreases.
Remove the lid from the container and put the balloon over the top of the container. When putting the balloon over the container do your best to push it down into the container. Soon the balloon will pop up and stay popped up for about two weeks. After the balloon goes down the fermentation process is done and you have your homemade wine!
I suggest you siphon or pour the homemade wine into another container and leave a small amount in the bottom of the first container. The homemade wine at the bottom of the container will contain yeast crumbs and some soggy sugar. Stuff you probably don’t want to drink.
Enjoy your homemade wine in your college dorm!!!
(Recipe thanks to Matt L.)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Homemade Alcohol for College Students
I have decided to create a blog about homemade alcohol for college students. I plan to post everyother day and include a lot of how to guides and recipes for making homemade alcohol at college. Since this is for college students I will try to keep the recipes simple and at a low cost. I am hoping that this blog will be a very useful tool for college students all over looking to make homemade alcohol for their parties. There are three reasons why college students resort to homemade alcohol. First, It's cheap. Second, A lot more alcohol for less money. Lastly, many are underage. So hopefully this blog for making homemade alcohol for college students helps everyone party harder and cheaper.