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gunDriller
21st July 2013, 09:51 AM
Just curious if anybody here has tried it.

I have a fig tree and plenty of blackberries.


This is what came up from a search for "Ferment Blackberry" -

"<< > i've heard that if i pulp up some blackberries and leave them sit
at ambient
> temps that the wild yeast will ferment it. > is this true? >>

Yes, that is absolutely true. There is a very small chance that it
will get contaminated by some other microbe before the right ones kick
in, but that is a chance that all wild yeast brewers have to take. I
would recommend you start with a cup of pulped blackberries at warm
ambient temp, wait till that is fermenting properly and then add it to
a half-gallon. When that has started to ferment, it can be added to 5
gallons, if you have that amount. At some point you'll be wanting to
filter out the pulp, of course.

> what kind of alcohol content can i expect? >>

The standard issue food-based alcohol -- I think it is scientifically
called ethanol.

> do i have to cover it? >>

Yes. Your options will be with a breathable cloth, a piece of plastic
secured with a rubber band or a store-bought airlock. If you use a
breathable cloth, you will have to switch to the piece of plastic or
store-bought airlock after 3 days. If you use a piece of plastic or an
airlock, you will have to open the bottle and shake or stir it once a
day for the first 3 days after fermentation has begun.

> are there any risks to this re: consuming it after. >>

In theory, yes, although I have never experienced any liquid
fermentation that has done anything worse than turn to vinegar."

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rawbeer/atT-hyGHprI

http://www.ehow.com/how_7363961_ferment-blackberries.html


"I dont see where you added sugar.
Did you add any?
You need to start gravity @ 1.080. Just adding fruit is not enough.
Please post recipe and everything you did so far."

http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/f5/blackberry-wine-possible-stuck-ferment-9605/


Not sure if fermented figs are very tasty -

"We have made fig wine before and some of my brewing club members have tried it to. both of the wines basically tasted like crap dont waste your time, thought i have seen fig brandy in the liquor store it was white (unaged) and had
what seemed to be black speks on the bottom of the bottle like the oxidation of the still over into the spirit."

http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=731


What sayeth you ?