Having made a Sloe Gin and a Blackberry Gin, although I've used Vodka, I'd like to ask a couple of simple questions..
A. do you need to "bruise" or split open the Sloe fruits or just jar them whole?
B.With the Blackberry concoction, I would guess that at some late stage (maybe just before it is consumed?) it would need straining?
Any other tips or quirks any of you more experienced brewers would care to mention would be appreciated. Any other ingredients to add a more interesting result; I had thought of adding some Vanilla as I sometimes do to my Blackberry Cordial, which is one of my favourites at this time of year.
A. do you need to "bruise" or split open the Sloe fruits or just jar them whole?
B.With the Blackberry concoction, I would guess that at some late stage (maybe just before it is consumed?) it would need straining?
Any other tips or quirks any of you more experienced brewers would care to mention would be appreciated. Any other ingredients to add a more interesting result; I had thought of adding some Vanilla as I sometimes do to my Blackberry Cordial, which is one of my favourites at this time of year.