by resist » Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:15 pm
Big thanks everyone that responded about the speed issue, that really helped. Its good to know that both the 2" and 4" can easily outrun the T500. I've got 100l of wash ready to run, which could be a 2-3 day operation with the T500. Can't see myself doing that long term.
The dandelion wash turned out really nicely. It was made in a pressurised corny keg, and fermented out very dry. This seems to confirm my suspicions that dandelion can be a good nutrient source, just like kale. Probably a range of dark leafy greens could work. It was beautifully carbonated, and a crystal clear, light golden colour. It looked and tasted shockingly similar to sparkling wine. So I put aside 2 bottles of the wash before doing my spirit run. After a few days in the fridge, I drank it with my partner, who agreed it could pass for sparkling wine. Faint floral/citrus notes, with a strong yeasty aroma. I'm using EC1118 (designated as a champagne yeast), which could explain why this tastes like sparkling.
The wash itself was so tasty, I'm going to brew another batch purely for bottling as a wine. This time around, I'll add oak chips and age it longer. I'm going to take photos and post the recipe, its a good alternative to kale wash.
Cheers all!