Making wine out of your weeds

[Andy Hamilton]

As I have been pretty busy of late my allotment has become a haven for weeds. Mostly dandelions, so 3 days ago I picked the heads off a load of them and stuck them in boiling water. have a look at this link http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Departm ... elion.html

for the original recipe.
I did not have quite as many dandelions as is suggested there so I just used what was around. A small satsuma, about half a litre of dandelion heads in a litre jug of boiling water. Half a lemon that has been squeezed a few times and a small bit of root ginger. (just because I like the taste.) Then I have put in a pinch of yeast. the site that I mentioned says that it made for an explosive drink. Will let you know how I get on

[cheddarpaul]

If this works Andy I will be out there with my bag collecting!

Please keep us informed

[shiney]

KERBOOM!

Sounds like an interesting brew. If you need a tester, I am up for it!

[Lyds]

This sounds great - our churchyard is full of really lush dandilions at the mo so I will give this a try

[WILDBREW]

Just made two gallons of nettle wine.
I will ferment it all in the FV for ten day then strain it and add to the DJ's and leave to fully ferment out, it's looking very good.