[Rosemary]

Dan's now flushed with success and is looking at Dandelion jelly and other "stuff".

I explained to Cara that dandelion is known as "pee the bed" in Scotland. Not sure she's so keen on the beer now 

[Greenerlife]

Dan's now flushed with success and is looking at Dandelion jelly and other "stuff".

I explained to Cara that dandelion is known as "pee the bed" in Scotland. Not sure she's so keen on the beer now 

   Well it is a diuretic!

[Clarebelle]

I tried to get some citric acid at the shops today but couldnt find any, as soon as i can get some i'll be making this

[Greenerlife]

I tried to get some citric acid at the shops today but couldnt find any, as soon as i can get some i'll be making this

Your best bet is from a winemaking or brewing shop.  It is used to cut heroin apparently, so most places don't sell it any more.

[zoe_emma]

I got mine from Wilkinson s, they have it behind the customer service desk if you ask

[Clarebelle]

I got mine from Wilkinson s, they have it behind the customer service desk if you ask

Brilliant, thanks for that! I tried my local tescos as they usually have a whole aisle for homebrewing but they have reduced it to just a little section and no citric acid. There must be a wilko nearby I can check out

edited to say I have ordered some from the home brew shop online so i'll be out picking nettles next time the rain stops for more than 5 minutes 

[HappyHippy]

I fancy making this (and have LOADS of nettles  ) but is there a reliable, natural alternative to citric acid that I could use ? Would lemon juice work instead do you think ?

[little blue]

we used lemon juice in the beer...

[Greenerlife]

I think the citric acid enables the cordial to be watered down, and Idon't think lemon juice will do a 'sufficient ' job if you get what I mean.

[Clarebelle]

I bottled mine on friday and am pleasantly surprised with the result! The cordial tastes lovely and you can really get the nettle taste come through but not in an intrusive way. Very pleased! 

[HappyHippy]

Got my citric acid in today 
Unfortunately I have to go to Costco this afternoon  and we're hog roasting on Sunday, so it'll be Sunday night or Monday before I get round to making it 
Will report back 

[HappyHippy]

Just wanted to report back - the cordial is finished and LOVELY  Even the kids like it 
I'm now planning lots of foraged for drinks (we have wild raspberries growing up the back  )
Karen x

[doganjo]

Dan's now flushed with success and is looking at Dandelion jelly and other "stuff".

I explained to Cara that dandelion is known as "pee the bed" in Scotland. Not sure she's so keen on the beer now 

I thought 'pee the bed' was that tall white flowered stuff?

[happygolucky]

I would love to have a go, got all the stuff......One day   that looks so lovely too and sounds wondeful.
I have always known dandelions as pee the bed, think thats a common name where ever you are......

[Min]

That looks great, would love to try that, but not with Edinburgh nettles, yuck!

For those in, near or visiting Edinburgh you can get citric acid from Real Foods in Broughton Street.