tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13165279.post5585112544160882056..comments2023-09-30T08:23:01.177+00:00Comments on Losing the Plot: Plotting again!Emma Kitteridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06260356589501386196noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13165279.post-21896275021736427542011-02-22T12:13:23.884+00:002011-02-22T12:13:23.884+00:00Hi Hazel, Thanks for your advice - I am now of to ...Hi Hazel, Thanks for your advice - I am now of to the local charity shops to see if they have any demijohns, then to our local shop for the rest, failing that over to Wilkinsons! Thought I'g give some dried elderflower a go first, then Rhubarb, once the season starts.<br /><br />Regards<br />EmmaEmma Kitteridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260356589501386196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13165279.post-45653632815527277442011-02-22T10:07:08.244+00:002011-02-22T10:07:08.244+00:00Hi Emma! Thanks for the mention!
Charity shops ...Hi Emma! Thanks for the mention! <br /><br />Charity shops are great places for demijohns - but you have to ask as they are too big and are normally kept in the back. Also clear demijohns are more useful than dark (as you can see what's going on!). <br /><br />If you have a Wilkinsons near by they will sell all the basic stuff that you need. A good place to start is with a 'Youngs Wine Kit'. They are sold by Wilko, and for £20 include a couple of buckets, a lid and all you need to make a batch of wine. The wine ain't great, but it is quick to make, and will give you a 'feel' for how all the processes come together. <br /><br />For your first home brew from scratch, I'd recommend waiting till the rhubarb is growing and have a go at rhubarb wine. <br /><br />Good luck! :)Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191107549698019812noreply@blogger.com