[Ginny B]

It is rather good isn't it !! ... although be aware ... after posting this recipe I asked my science teacher sister what she thought and she said that the sugar and fruit will react together to create alcohol ... at varying degrees depending on the fruit ... hic ... better have another glass
bottoms up
Ginny

[cmorrell]

Drat. Thanks for the warning!

[MiriMaran]

Yes the summer is here and we are making our first batch of Rhubarb Champagne.  If any of you haven't tried this then do 'cause its fabulous!

[Sharondp]

Thanks for 'bumping' this - have spotted it on FB too 

Just need some rhubarb!!

[Wizard]

All I am going to say if you cork it securely BEWARE OF FLYING GLASS

[WinslowPorker]

That sounds awesome, gues what i will be making this weekend!!!

[WinslowPorker]

just about to make but do not have a plastic bucket, can i use my stainless steel stock pot?

[plumseverywhere]

I made it in a large plastic bucket (wasnt' sure about the metal ones because of the white wine vinegar?)  bottled it up today - smells fantastic already!!!

[Wizard]

WP Hello mate are things stationary now or is it until tonight Of course you can use stainless for any wine making project.DO NOT USE METAL OF ANY SORT IN WINE MAKING OTHER THAN STAINLESS.sieves jugs ladles spoons must be S/S or plastic.All sorts of nasties can come from iron.Be carefull with bottles only use plastic or old sterilized champagne bottles.Wine bottles can and do explode with some force hence my previous warning BEWARE OF FLYING GLASS It is a good idea to wear a welders type of glove to protect your hand when moving fermented wine Looks daft but not as daft as walking about with 1/2 a mile of bandage around your lower arm if you get to the hospital quick enough

[WinslowPorker]

Thanks wiz i will have go l;ater on this evening and then hopefully bottle up on Thursday, is it ready to drink straight away? coz its my B'Day friday so would be a very nice drink for special funday friday 

[Wizard]

Not really it will need time to get to BUBBLY  I'll be watching What does Princess think to you having a birthday?

[Wizard]

Hez ivry thing stopped gooin round W.P.Did you get your rhubarb started? Do you reckon it'll be ready for Friday?Whats Jess say to all this.Tell her it's not Tibetan Cow it's an acquired taste 

[Greenerlife]

I bottled mine last week (made 9 and a half bottles BTW) colour looks absoilutely gorgeous!  Put it in the garage today and it's started getting bubbly!  Good job it's away from the bike in the garage - just in case!

[WinslowPorker]

Havent got round to it yet Wiz, hopefully tonight! so when it is ready for bottling do you pour it through a muslin cloth into plastic bottles? like little 1 pint pop bottles or something?

[dizzy1pig]

I am bottling mine up tommorrow... can i make something else with the strained rhubarb?
Wizard you must have some ideas