I use to make grape wine in 5 gallon batches. So much work. I like how you use the half gallon bottles of juice with sugar and yeast. And yes, bread yeast works just fine. 👍
I'm on my third gallon bubble'n right now and I am so glad I tried your simple recipe. Hell, I'm even going to give some as a birthday gift soon. This is bar none the easiest and quickest wine I've ever made, and its going to be my best hobby ever! I can have wine when I want and never have to pay a high price for good wine anytime. I'm even trying Welshe's Pineapple/Orange/Apple to see what sort of sweet wine I get. Thanks, Pawpaw, this is why I enjoy your channel, Doing It Cheap is more then just doing something inexpensive, its seeing how to do things with what I have, enjoy doing it, and reaping the benefit of my own efforts without having to spend a pile of money along the way.
I've made wine before I found Paw Paw on youtube. I always thought you had to use wine making yeast, fancy air locks, carboys, sanitizers...etc. You don't need any of that, Paw Paw's simple recipe is awesome. I'm working on my 4th batch. I live overseas and don't have access to Welch's grape juice frozen or otherwise but you can use any 100% juice, just stick to the recipe and directions and you'll be fine. A big thank you to Paw Paw!
Hey Paw Paw ! I like to save money too. Go to Dollar Tree store. Here in North Tx, they have juice for $1.00/2 quarts !!!! I got 3 of apple juice, and 3 of apple/cranberry. Doing it CHEAP !!!
Hey PawPaw; gotta tell you, my very first batch of your recipe--but with 100% tart black cherry juice--turned out fantastic! I used wine yeast that can handle a higher alcohol and wide temperature range. I drank half of it as soon as it was done and put the other half in the fridge. It came out between 18-20% ABV and you can definitely feel the kick! When a neighbor came over and wanted to try some, I poured her about 1 oz in a shot glass...she took ONE sip and a couple minutes later said "OMG...that went right to my head and I feel warm all over!" Yup...we are talkin' some good stuff here! LOL. THANK YOU! Oh, and since it was TART cherry juice, it did need some back-sweetening, but being on the keto diet I really didn't want to add any sugar...so a squirt of liquid stevia went in...and it worked perfectly and is carb-free. DIET WINE! :-D
Well PawPaw, things settled down and I made two batches, one white grape and peach, the other was black cherry and Concorde grape, using your recipe. Turned out real nice. I will be doing it again with different juices.
Followed the recipe and I'm here to tell ya it turned fine. I don't know much about wine but I do know cheap wine tastes a hell of a lot better than expensive wine.
I loved the peculiar wine!!! Making a larger batch now. Also found if I put oak chips in the Welch's recipe it taste like a fine red wine that has been aged in an oak barrel. When I used char from a bourbon barrel I got at a local distillery it was delicious and I even fooled some wine snobs with it. ... they could not believe It was Welch's concentrate. ...Lol. Thanks Paw Paw
I've made 6 batches in the last 2 years ,I have a 5 gal carboy and make 4 1/2 gal at a time . I use wallyworld cheep juice , the only thing I check for is 100% juice and no preserveritis , ascorbic acid ( vitamin c) doesn't seem to bother it . 3 cups sugar per gal , I buy wine yeast ( lalvin ec 1118 ) but I've seen a lot of videos with fleshmans used . My stuff comes out at about 17 - 19 % abv tastes good with a punch . I enjoy your channel keep it up Cheers !
I started making my own wine after watching your first video PawPaw, has always turned out great. I have also started making fresh and frozen fruit wine and those have turned out great s well. With fruit you do have to use other ingredients but if you want cheap and tasty wine, PawPaw's recipe is the one to follow
Papaw my wife made us up a half gallon of this about 3 and a weeks ago..we are drinking it now. Its AWSOWME! we are buzzing good Brutha! thanks so much
Pawpaw here in East Tennessee we like to take it to the next level. After making the wine turn it to shine. Then when put into a charred barrel it makes a very Smooth Brandy. I love your recipe and videos. Thanks for your service. I am also a veteran of the Air Force, Desert Storm.
You are too funny and you make wine making simple and easy to do. Will try making some your way soon. I enjoyed watching your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Ms. Boston, It IS easy to do !!! Don't let people tell you that you have to have fancy equipment. Watch all my wine videos in my recipes playlist. If you have an ALDI store near you, you can buy the same juice I have been using and follow along with my recipes. Thanks for watching ! Please subscribe !!
Paw paw, you the man boss. Been making homemade wine since I saw your first video and my wine wasn't coming out quite strong as it should've but now you just every fine point question I had about what I was doing slightly wrong. I know my next batch is gonna be killer. Cheers!!
Hey Pawpaw! I stumbled upon your wine making videos and got a wild hair to try it out. I bought some 100% apple juice and followed your steps. The stuff is bubbling away. Keep doin’ you, my man. Hope you are well. 😎
Hey Paw Paw I've been enjoying your videos. I have to comment on some of your subscribers questions. Racking does clear the wine and remove the sediment. If you drink the sediment get a book and prepare to spend some time in the can. But other than that you are right for a pure pleasurable drinking wine your recipe is bullet proof keep up the good work
Well, I saw your welches wine video two days ago, and today I mosied on up to the local homebrew store and picked up 3 bubblers and 4 bungs.. 3 for 1 gallon bottles and 1 for a 5 gallon plastic water bottle. Paid a whopping $12. Money well spent in my book, but that's just me. I didn't want to chance making a mess in the closet! (and I really wanted to see the bubbles, I'm special like that) haha. And I'll never have to spend that money again, those bubblers are going to do the job for years to come. The problem I ran into was finding a glass bottle. I can't believe that no one sells mott apple juice in glass gallon containers anymore. I looked everywhere! But of course that gave me the reason to buy a couple gallons of glass bottled table wine. Moscato being one of my all time favorites. =) Oh what will I do! haha Guess it's drinking time. I did buy a gallon of apple juice for $2.18 I figure I'll try making cider in the plastic bottle it came in. If it fails hell it's only a few bucks gone. The local cider house makes a mean honey and black tea cider that actually put cider on the map for me. Before that I hated the stuff. Always so bland! So I figure I'll back sweeten it after it's done with a cup of honeyed tea and see what happens. Thanks for being an inspiration, and contributing to what I can damn well bet is going to be an obsession with making my own AFFORDABLE alcohol. Just wait until this summer.. when peaches come into season, and melons.. berries.. Oh buddy!
Peach, plum, apricot.. oh yes.. Can't forget blackberries and raspberries! At least those are forageable, well, they were back home in california. We used to run a boat down the river and anchor off around bushes and bring home buckets for pies. Now I have no idea where to look! haha.. Only one way to find out.
Thanks!! They are 100% Juice!! I also make Water Kefir and Kombucha.. and for those probiotic drinks.. on their Second fermentation you need 100% juice as well.. It's going to be a Long 3 weeks!! Lol.. Thanks for your videos!! You make me Smile!!
brings back memories of My Grandma making wine years ago. Some of the wine she made though she used cracked corn not sure the difference but it was quite good especially the 20 year old elderberry.
Pawpaw i made a gallon of your wine, just like you said, it turned out very good, a guy next door to me asked me how did i learn to make wine like that, well i told him an ol boy from Tennessee showed me, now i am going to try your alcohol wash with Kool-Aid flavor, thanks man.
I'm from Maine.. Giving it a shot! Trying three kinds. Apple, Berry..That has apple, pear, grape,and raspberry, and a concord grape! BET THEY'LL BE GREAT! Thanks Paw Paw ;-)
Make sure they are 100% juice...... not a cocktail with only 10% juice !!! Watch my video on how to make wine in 40 seconds. It is the EASIEST explanation and method. Absolutely foolproof IF you listen and follow the instructions.
One other comment, about the mention of using a balloon - and this works fine. Sometimes I've put a balloon, WITH A PINHOLE or 2 IN IT, on the top of the bottle. The balloon will inflate a little during fermentation, and the pinhole allows the fermentation gasses to escape and keeps the bugs and outside air out of the bottle/jug. I 100% agree - MAKE A BATCH, keep it simple, and get hooked. You can always play with making it fancier/more complicated, if you'd like, another time.
I've got 3 bottles going now Pawpaw. I'm looking forward to giving it out! I'm doing grape, cranberry and apple. Keeping it simple for the first run 😊❤
I've made a lot of wine over the years - fancy and simple. It's all good. About 11 1/2 gallons in the process right now. 3 different kinds. Besides drinking it myself, it makes nice gifts for friends and family. Mostly made from fresh or frozen berries that I grew - some store-bought. I drank a bottle of homegrown elderberry wine last night. Next to be ready was made from raspberries, blackberries and blueberries - 3 gallons - haven't bottled it yet, but it's delicious. I like to make a lot because it can get smoother after aging a bit. But you're absolutely right. It's not difficult. People get intimidated and are afraid to try. Another good video. Thanks! Bout time I subscribe!
I have been making wine this way for many years and never had any problems. I use Potassium Sorbate because some of my friends like a sweeter wine and I can add extra sugar and not have to worry about it starting to ferment again. I make it in 5 gallon batches so I have to bottle it for later use. Haven't blown any corks or busted any jars yet.
My first batch took a little longer because of temp., but I did everything exactly like you teach,and it was a hell of a hit! I have another batch bubbling away right now.
I would love a video drinking it up just like we had the snow cream and coffee chats I love to have a wine chat when its done pawpaw that make for a great video
Paw paw ..... My brother and I made up a bigger Batch than you and some times when we had multiple containers, when we did we would just mix it all together. We hardly ever measured the alcohol content, but when we did we called it PROOF. Love the humor.
Have you tried "Jacking" your wine yet for potency? Jacking is Freezer Distillation. If you freeze it the alcohol and water will separate. Turn your plastic jug upside down and let it drip until there is nothing but white ice left in the jug. This Doubles the potency....Whew! made that Welch's batch taste real good.
Seems simple enough to me. Have you ever heard Tom T. Hall's song, " Old Dogs and Children, and Watermelon Wine ?" I can't wait to try my hand at watermelon wine. Thanks brother for sharing. Bless you sir.
Can't wait to try making some home made wiine! The only problem, getting to the bottom of this gallon jug, so I have an empty to start out with! Love the videos, and the insight. Thank you for your service, carry on!
That is EXACTLY what I just told myself. I tried to find glass gallon jugs everywhere and was horribly unsuccessful. I remember mott apple juice used to come in those.. but now it seems the only place you can find gallon glass jugs is in the cheap wine section. Well, I don't need much of an excuse to buy alcohol most days anyway. Cheers!
Big Dan , if you don't mind not getting to the bottom of a full jug, check Amazon. They have a number of varieties, as well as corks and air locks. Myself, I'm patiently waiting to find the bottom of this Carlo Rossi jug to get started! Cheers!
Try as I might I can't seem to find gallon jugs for less than $15 a piece shipped to my door, same price as a jug full of wine at the store! Even in packs of 4 they sell for $30+$30 shipping! Highway robbery. I checked out a local homebrew supply, while I didn't see 1 gal jugs at the time (this was before I realized they were nonexistant in stores) the store did have 5 gallon carboys for $25, far cheaper than any I've seen online. I picked up a bunch of bungs and bubblers today while I was there and drooled over the vast array of grain and beer supplies--someday!
I know what you mean about the cost. That's why I'm working on this half full jug now! Why pay the same price for an empty bottle, as for a full one...) I'd never thought about making my own until I watched this video. Older I get, the cheaper I get...ha!
Why are you fellers so worried about finding a glass jug? And who says it has to be a gallon? I use one cup of sugar per liter of juice and a pinch of yeast.
Thanks so much for responding. Yes, there is a Aldi store here and I'll pick up some juices soon and let you know how it came out. I'll get back to watching more of your videos. You make learning simple and easy. I also subscribed. I see that you are retired military, my husband and I both are retired military also. Thanks and take care.
The one video I want to make sure you see is where I pour the juice into a Kool Aid type pitcher. So much easier to pour into a large container, add sugar and yeast, stir it up and pour it back into the original container. The excess is saved in another container.
I watched your original video on making this wine. Made a batch on Jan 17 Just checked it and its still working but very little. I'm taking your advice and not going to try it till I am certain that it's finished doing its thing. Been 18 days so far and I'm sure by Jan 11 I'll have me some FINE DOING IT CHEAP wind. On another note, started the egg diet on Jan 23 and as of today I have lost 14 lbs. At this rate I will have to buy a new set of jeans but that's ok with me. My goal if for another 16 lbs. At least with this diet, just like you said, I always feel full and don't want to nibble . So that a good thing. I'll keep you updated. Love your video
Totally understand your frustration. I just started a 2 gal batch a few days ago from watching your first video... I simply took it X's 2... lol. I had a comment once from someone saying there was a place that I should've put in one of my top 5 videos. Guess what... It was the number one on that same video... I totally feel your frustration. Sometimes you just have to laugh. You are doing great with your content. Thank you for your education and keep it up. You are helping a lot of people, so take the negative with a grain of salt.
PawPaw just wanted to let you know Aldi's nature's nectar grape juice concentrate is the same recipe as Welch's. I worked at Welch's for 7 years & made a bunch of it. So if you like saving money & have a Aldi's close check it out!
"Wine out of tea" ...It's called Kombucha lol. Been around for thousands of years, just let it sit and ferment on the counter, and it gets stronger and stronger, and the alcohol content goes up :)
PawPaw, I am not a drinkin man myself but I did enjoy this video. Thanks for the rithmatic lesson. I can't do them math attics no more, my knees won't let me climb up there! Keep doing what you are doing. BTW I am an old USAF Security Police Ssgt.
Paw Paw's recipe is the same as the old USAF recipe, it's a surprisingly good quality wine to be so simple and cheap. I learned about it from watching my dad (USAF Ssgt) and his buddies do it. It's the same recipe right down to the Welch's, and it's time tested. I don't drink either, but wine is a good low tech way of preserving the juice. I quit math too when they told me naught divided by naught = 1. Naught divided by naught = hardtimes; so you best be puttin' up some wine.
Bob, Straight & to the point Great video Some people you just cant reach ... " What we have here is failure to communicate " ie: - Cool Hand Luke . Ive used wild Rasberrys strawberry & blackberries Oh yeah
PawPaw You suggest a closet with a water heater would be a good place to age the product (suggestion) a old refrigerator with a small light bulb in a tincan to keep it dark works great. A 100 watt gets to hot so I'm experimenting with a timer and smaller bulb. What is the temperature we do not want to go over. Is there a "perfect" temp to try and meet... Thanks for all this great information. Paul in Minnesota
PawPaw, I love your videos and have recommended them to my FB wine groups. Also to my Cajun cooking group. BUT, fyi, tea wine is amazing and works so well with your methods. It is especially delicious with a base like your grape juice wine. Like you, I only use yeast and none of the other chemicals most people depend on. When it clears I like to see the sediment at the bottom of the bottle, personally. I have a book of old, old wine recipes that I use but ignore all additives other than the yeast. That is where I got my tea recipe. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos.
Mixed up 3 jugs yesterday! Bubbles are bubbling, gunna make another batch tomorrow. Having so much fun with this! Can't wait to enjoy!
You know, when Paw-paw breaks out his white board, y'all needs to pays attention! Paw-paw 👍
Thanks Paw Paw! You are the best wine maker and teacher on You Tube.
I use to make grape wine in 5 gallon batches. So much work. I like how you use the half gallon bottles of juice with sugar and yeast. And yes, bread yeast works just fine. 👍
Watch my playlist on winemaking on my homepage..........ALL your questions will be answered.
I've made this and i will never buy wine from a store again. thanks paw paw
I'm on my third gallon bubble'n right now and I am so glad I tried your simple recipe. Hell, I'm even going to give some as a birthday gift soon. This is bar none the easiest and quickest wine I've ever made, and its going to be my best hobby ever! I can have wine when I want and never have to pay a high price for good wine anytime. I'm even trying Welshe's Pineapple/Orange/Apple to see what sort of sweet wine I get. Thanks, Pawpaw, this is why I enjoy your channel, Doing It Cheap is more then just doing something inexpensive, its seeing how to do things with what I have, enjoy doing it, and reaping the benefit of my own efforts without having to spend a pile of money along the way.
I want to hear from you on that Pineapple/Orange/Apple....that sounds SO good !!
I just started ORANGE last night (1/29)
I've made wine before I found Paw Paw on youtube. I always thought you had to use wine making yeast, fancy air locks, carboys, sanitizers...etc. You don't need any of that, Paw Paw's simple recipe is awesome. I'm working on my 4th batch. I live overseas and don't have access to Welch's grape juice frozen or otherwise but you can use any 100% juice, just stick to the recipe and directions and you'll be fine. A big thank you to Paw Paw!
You sir are hilarious. I love your videos and have several batches going right now. Keep up the good work! All the way from Texas, thank you
Hey PawPaw people must really like the southern cooking becase you now have 16,111 subscribers !!!!! Congratulations !
Hey Paw Paw ! I like to save money too. Go to Dollar Tree store. Here in North Tx, they have juice for $1.00/2 quarts !!!! I got 3 of apple juice, and 3 of apple/cranberry. Doing it CHEAP !!!
Hey PawPaw; gotta tell you, my very first batch of your recipe--but with 100% tart black cherry juice--turned out fantastic! I used wine yeast that can handle a higher alcohol and wide temperature range. I drank half of it as soon as it was done and put the other half in the fridge. It came out between 18-20% ABV and you can definitely feel the kick! When a neighbor came over and wanted to try some, I poured her about 1 oz in a shot glass...she took ONE sip and a couple minutes later said "OMG...that went right to my head and I feel warm all over!" Yup...we are talkin' some good stuff here! LOL. THANK YOU! Oh, and since it was TART cherry juice, it did need some back-sweetening, but being on the keto diet I really didn't want to add any sugar...so a squirt of liquid stevia went in...and it worked perfectly and is carb-free. DIET WINE! :-D
WOW! That sounds like fun, DrValerie800!
Math can be a bit of a challenge for some people but I appreciate you taking the time to do this for them. Great work Paw Paw.
We drank out of garden hoses when we were little kids...
Making my first batch, looking forward to tasting it, thank you.
"my wine is drinkin' wine. I make this shit to drink!" lol I love your videos.
Thanks Jack !!
Well PawPaw, things settled down and I made two batches, one white grape and peach, the other was black cherry and Concorde grape, using your recipe. Turned out real nice. I will be doing it again with different juices.
Followed the recipe and I'm here to tell ya it turned fine. I don't know much about wine but I do know cheap wine tastes a hell of a lot better than expensive wine.
Damn right it does. I don't know how people can stand that stuff that tastes like you are sucking on an oak board.
I loved the peculiar wine!!! Making a larger batch now. Also found if I put oak chips in the Welch's recipe it taste like a fine red wine that has been aged in an oak barrel. When I used char from a bourbon barrel I got at a local distillery it was delicious and I even fooled some wine snobs with it. ... they could not believe It was Welch's concentrate. ...Lol. Thanks Paw Paw
I've made 6 batches in the last 2 years ,I have a 5 gal carboy and make 4 1/2 gal at a time . I use wallyworld cheep juice , the only thing I check for is 100% juice and no preserveritis , ascorbic acid ( vitamin c) doesn't seem to bother it . 3 cups sugar per gal , I buy wine yeast ( lalvin ec 1118 ) but I've seen a lot of videos with fleshmans used . My stuff comes out at about 17 - 19 % abv tastes good with a punch . I enjoy your channel keep it up Cheers !
Bob, I want you to know EVERY night when I get up to "take care of business", I have your intro song playing in my head! True story!!
ROFLMAO !!!!
I started making my own wine after watching your first video PawPaw, has always turned out great. I have also started making fresh and frozen fruit wine and those have turned out great s well. With fruit you do have to use other ingredients but if you want cheap and tasty wine, PawPaw's recipe is the one to follow
your videos are awesome sir. thanks for the knowledge ! got all mine fermenting now
Papaw my wife made us up a half gallon of this about 3 and a weeks ago..we are drinking it now. Its AWSOWME! we are buzzing good Brutha! thanks so much
Only thing better is another jug, thanks for sharing this.
Love your videos. I have laughed so much. You are down to earth and I love it.
Thanks Carolyn.
Great video and you’re funny as hell 😂, you’re Awesome PawPaw.👍
Pawpaw here in East Tennessee we like to take it to the next level. After making the wine turn it to shine. Then when put into a charred barrel it makes a very Smooth Brandy. I love your recipe and videos. Thanks for your service. I am also a veteran of the Air Force, Desert Storm.
You are too funny and you make wine making simple and easy to do. Will try making some your way soon. I enjoyed watching your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Ms. Boston, It IS easy to do !!! Don't let people tell you that you have to have fancy equipment. Watch all my wine videos in my recipes playlist. If you have an ALDI store near you, you can buy the same juice I have been using and follow along with my recipes. Thanks for watching ! Please subscribe !!
Thanks for sharing this video, the simple ratios are easy to follow!!!! thanks!
Paw paw, you the man boss. Been making homemade wine since I saw your first video and my wine wasn't coming out quite strong as it should've but now you just every fine point question I had about what I was doing slightly wrong. I know my next batch is gonna be killer. Cheers!!
So glad I could help you Matt.
That was an excellent demonstration of the KISS method. I like the KISS method, it always works.
I do too. It is amazing how many people try their best to make something difficult.
I made your wine and I am hooked it was realy good thank you
Made the grape, and made apple. Both were delicious!!!! I guess now I'll have to make the video for the "T'wine" Excellent video, as always!!!
May God Bless and keep you & your family safe-n-happy!
"Bastards" lol. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for your expertise and your entertainment. Awesome wine!
Hey Pawpaw! I stumbled upon your wine making videos and got a wild hair to try it out. I bought some 100% apple juice and followed your steps. The stuff is bubbling away. Keep doin’ you, my man. Hope you are well. 😎
Hey Paw Paw I've been enjoying your videos. I have to comment on some of your subscribers questions. Racking does clear the wine and remove the sediment. If you drink the sediment get a book and prepare to spend some time in the can. But other than that you are right for a pure pleasurable drinking wine your recipe is bullet proof keep up the good work
I just pour gently, leaving the sediment at the bottom of the jug.
So interesting. Thank you for sharing!
Great video. People can ask some really stupid questions. There should be no more questions after this video. Love it.
Pawpaw.... perfect instructions for flawed humans. Courage, Barbara in Maine
You remind me of my Paw Paw. I'll have a drink of your wine to him. Thanks to him I got it right from your first video because he tough me right.
Well, I saw your welches wine video two days ago, and today I mosied on up to the local homebrew store and picked up 3 bubblers and 4 bungs.. 3 for 1 gallon bottles and 1 for a 5 gallon plastic water bottle. Paid a whopping $12. Money well spent in my book, but that's just me. I didn't want to chance making a mess in the closet! (and I really wanted to see the bubbles, I'm special like that) haha. And I'll never have to spend that money again, those bubblers are going to do the job for years to come.
The problem I ran into was finding a glass bottle. I can't believe that no one sells mott apple juice in glass gallon containers anymore. I looked everywhere! But of course that gave me the reason to buy a couple gallons of glass bottled table wine. Moscato being one of my all time favorites. =) Oh what will I do! haha Guess it's drinking time.
I did buy a gallon of apple juice for $2.18 I figure I'll try making cider in the plastic bottle it came in. If it fails hell it's only a few bucks gone. The local cider house makes a mean honey and black tea cider that actually put cider on the map for me. Before that I hated the stuff. Always so bland! So I figure I'll back sweeten it after it's done with a cup of honeyed tea and see what happens.
Thanks for being an inspiration, and contributing to what I can damn well bet is going to be an obsession with making my own AFFORDABLE alcohol. Just wait until this summer.. when peaches come into season, and melons.. berries.. Oh buddy!
OMG !!!!! PEACH WINE !!! My mouth is watering for it now !!!!
Peach, plum, apricot.. oh yes.. Can't forget blackberries and raspberries! At least those are forageable, well, they were back home in california. We used to run a boat down the river and anchor off around bushes and bring home buckets for pies. Now I have no idea where to look! haha.. Only one way to find out.
Thanks!! They are 100% Juice!! I also make Water Kefir and Kombucha.. and for those probiotic drinks.. on their Second fermentation you need 100% juice as well.. It's going to be a Long 3 weeks!! Lol.. Thanks for your videos!! You make me Smile!!
brings back memories of My Grandma making wine years ago. Some of the wine she made though she used cracked corn not sure the difference but it was quite good especially the 20 year old elderberry.
Pawpaw i made a gallon of your wine, just like you said, it turned out very good, a guy next door to me asked me how did i learn to make wine like that, well i told him an ol boy from Tennessee showed me, now i am going to try your alcohol wash with Kool-Aid flavor, thanks man.
I'm from Maine.. Giving it a shot! Trying three kinds. Apple, Berry..That has apple, pear, grape,and raspberry, and a concord grape! BET THEY'LL BE GREAT! Thanks Paw Paw ;-)
Make sure they are 100% juice...... not a cocktail with only 10% juice !!! Watch my video on how to make wine in 40 seconds. It is the EASIEST explanation and method. Absolutely foolproof IF you listen and follow the instructions.
One other comment, about the mention of using a balloon - and this works fine. Sometimes I've put a balloon, WITH A PINHOLE or 2 IN IT, on the top of the bottle. The balloon will inflate a little during fermentation, and the pinhole allows the fermentation gasses to escape and keeps the bugs and outside air out of the bottle/jug. I 100% agree - MAKE A BATCH, keep it simple, and get hooked. You can always play with making it fancier/more complicated, if you'd like, another time.
I've got 3 bottles going now Pawpaw. I'm looking forward to giving it out! I'm doing grape, cranberry and apple. Keeping it simple for the first run 😊❤
That is awesome!
I've made a lot of wine over the years - fancy and simple. It's all good. About 11 1/2 gallons in the process right now. 3 different kinds. Besides drinking it myself, it makes nice gifts for friends and family. Mostly made from fresh or frozen berries that I grew - some store-bought. I drank a bottle of homegrown elderberry wine last night. Next to be ready was made from raspberries, blackberries and blueberries - 3 gallons - haven't bottled it yet, but it's delicious. I like to make a lot because it can get smoother after aging a bit. But you're absolutely right. It's not difficult. People get intimidated and are afraid to try. Another good video. Thanks! Bout time I subscribe!
I was wondering what I had to do to get you to click that little button !!! LOL !!!!
LOL, I knew I would right away - right after finding your channel.
I have been making wine this way for many years and never had any problems. I use Potassium Sorbate because some of my friends like a sweeter wine and I can add extra sugar and not have to worry about it starting to ferment again. I make it in 5 gallon batches so I have to bottle it for later use. Haven't blown any corks or busted any jars yet.
😂😂🍷Paw Paw it’s simple if folks will just follow your instructions 🍷
Love your videos paw paw my brother told me all about them now im hooked
I just checked and I have a 1.75 Bacardi bottle! Hawt Dog! I'm making this tomorrow. Thanks PawPaw!
My first batch took a little longer because of temp., but I did everything exactly like you teach,and it was a hell of a hit! I have another batch bubbling away right now.
I would love a video drinking it up just like we had the snow cream and coffee chats I love to have a wine chat when its done pawpaw that make for a great video
I walked a thousand videos online brother and you got the best one by far I'll be making me some of this coming Friday
Paw paw ..... My brother and I made up a bigger Batch than you and some times when we had multiple containers, when we did we would just mix it all together. We hardly ever measured the alcohol content, but when we did we called it PROOF. Love the humor.
Have you tried "Jacking" your wine yet for potency? Jacking is Freezer Distillation. If you freeze it the alcohol and water will separate. Turn your plastic jug upside down and let it drip until there is nothing but white ice left in the jug. This Doubles the potency....Whew! made that Welch's batch taste real good.
I am not into high alcohol content. It is plenty strong enough for me as is !! LOL !
Got 2 gallons sitting on the water heater in the hall closet. Not sure I can wait 3 weeks though! All the best, PawPaw.
Sit it on the floor.....water heater may get too hot. !!!
The best!! thank you PawPaw!!
Thanks for you hard work and great instructions very helpful my friend
Seems simple enough to me. Have you ever heard Tom T. Hall's song, " Old Dogs and Children, and Watermelon Wine ?" I can't wait to try my hand at watermelon wine. Thanks brother for sharing. Bless you sir.
My version of watermelon wine is to make my Most Peculiar Wine and when it is done, use watermelon kool-aid.
@@DoingItCheap Believe I'll try both ways. Thanks brother.
Keep up the good work. Love your posts.
Hey, thanks a lot for the information PawPaw, much appreciated brother.
I use city water to make my peculiar wine. And it turns out great
Can't wait to try making some home made wiine! The only problem, getting to the bottom of this gallon jug, so I have an empty to start out with!
Love the videos, and the insight.
Thank you for your service, carry on!
That is EXACTLY what I just told myself. I tried to find glass gallon jugs everywhere and was horribly unsuccessful. I remember mott apple juice used to come in those.. but now it seems the only place you can find gallon glass jugs is in the cheap wine section. Well, I don't need much of an excuse to buy alcohol most days anyway. Cheers!
Big Dan , if you don't mind not getting to the bottom of a full jug, check Amazon. They have a number of varieties, as well as corks and air locks. Myself, I'm patiently waiting to find the bottom of this Carlo Rossi jug to get started!
Cheers!
Try as I might I can't seem to find gallon jugs for less than $15 a piece shipped to my door, same price as a jug full of wine at the store! Even in packs of 4 they sell for $30+$30 shipping! Highway robbery. I checked out a local homebrew supply, while I didn't see 1 gal jugs at the time (this was before I realized they were nonexistant in stores) the store did have 5 gallon carboys for $25, far cheaper than any I've seen online. I picked up a bunch of bungs and bubblers today while I was there and drooled over the vast array of grain and beer supplies--someday!
I know what you mean about the cost. That's why I'm working on this half full jug now! Why pay the same price for an empty bottle, as for a full one...)
I'd never thought about making my own until I watched this video. Older I get, the cheaper I get...ha!
Why are you fellers so worried about finding a glass jug? And who says it has to be a gallon? I use one cup of sugar per liter of juice and a pinch of yeast.
Paw Paw you sound like Hank Hill in this episode. "I make wine and wine accessories."
I just made my first gallon 30 min ago following your guide. I can't wait to try it in 3 weeks!
Thanks so much for responding. Yes, there is a Aldi store here and I'll pick up some juices soon and let you know how it came out. I'll get back to watching more of your videos. You make learning simple and easy. I also subscribed. I see that you are retired military, my husband and I both are retired military also. Thanks and take care.
The one video I want to make sure you see is where I pour the juice into a Kool Aid type pitcher. So much easier to pour into a large container, add sugar and yeast, stir it up and pour it back into the original container. The excess is saved in another container.
Thank you PawPaw! I'll be making this and will let you know it came out.
I watched your original video on making this wine. Made a batch on Jan 17 Just checked it and its still working but very little. I'm taking your advice and not going to try it till I am certain that it's finished doing its thing. Been 18 days so far and I'm sure by Jan 11 I'll have me some FINE DOING IT CHEAP wind. On another note, started the egg diet on Jan 23 and as of today I have lost 14 lbs. At this rate I will have to buy a new set of jeans but that's ok with me. My goal if for another 16 lbs. At least with this diet, just like you said, I always feel full and don't want to nibble . So that a good thing. I'll keep you updated. Love your video
Finally finished mine yesterday been drunk since I grabbed it and can’t stop drinking it
You are so awesome and informative. you are my wine making much easier. Thank You.
Totally understand your frustration. I just started a 2 gal batch a few days ago from watching your first video... I simply took it X's 2... lol. I had a comment once from someone saying there was a place that I should've put in one of my top 5 videos. Guess what... It was the number one on that same video... I totally feel your frustration. Sometimes you just have to laugh. You are doing great with your content. Thank you for your education and keep it up. You are helping a lot of people, so take the negative with a grain of salt.
you can get the wine yeast online, but my pa-in-law uses bread yeast and it turns out fine. Blackberry wine mostly, in Oregon
holy crap... I didn't measure nothing, I just guessed. All you got to do is wait for the bubbles to disapear. it works and taste great
I'm definitely gonna try sum of this stuff!!
PawPaw just wanted to let you know Aldi's nature's nectar grape juice concentrate is the same recipe as Welch's. I worked at Welch's for 7 years & made a bunch of it. So if you like saving money & have a Aldi's close check it out!
They are quickly becoming my favorite store.
This week for example....Large eggs 69 cents per dozen !
What's the hangover from this stuff like? Guess I'll find out in a few weeks...
Nice comment paw paw. You got straight to the point much appreciation.
Paw paw, you Legend. This recipe is rad, I subscribed!
class is in for homemade wine... lol love it paw paw this is it k,i,s,s great job paw paw love your videos :)
I love your way I will try it and get back too ya.
great instructions, u tell it like it is
Thanks Dan !!
To people that make a lot of wine, get larger amount of yeast in bottles. Glad you mention about type of container, HA HA!
From one old PawPaw Veteran from Tennesse to another, you tell them PawPaw!
LOL !
Would like to know more about the 2nd formation process on your juice wines.
Thanks paw paw....from England UK...😉😊😊😊😊
I got it working. I just love your wines and I was not a wine drinker.
to sum this video uo, commonsense. i love it
"Wine out of tea" ...It's called Kombucha lol. Been around for thousands of years, just let it sit and ferment on the counter, and it gets stronger and stronger, and the alcohol content goes up :)
PawPaw, I am not a drinkin man myself but I did enjoy this video. Thanks for the rithmatic lesson. I can't do them math attics no more, my knees won't let me climb up there! Keep doing what you are doing. BTW I am an old USAF Security Police Ssgt.
Paw Paw's recipe is the same as the old USAF recipe, it's a surprisingly good quality wine to be so simple and cheap. I learned about it from watching my dad (USAF Ssgt) and his buddies do it. It's the same recipe right down to the Welch's, and it's time tested. I don't drink either, but wine is a good low tech way of preserving the juice. I quit math too when they told me naught divided by naught = 1. Naught divided by naught = hardtimes; so you best be puttin' up some wine.
The Security Police at Ali Base, Iraq did not think my making homemade wine in the shop was very funny.
I bet they thought you were funny though. Funny is a universal language and you go at like an auctioneer :)
Haha. I kind of liked the water hose thing.
Big love n respect from the UK 🇬🇧 🙏
Paw paw i made me 8 Qts of home made wine two cups and I am feeling good
Thanks from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Bob, Straight & to the point Great video
Some people you just cant reach ... " What we have here is failure to communicate " ie: - Cool Hand Luke .
Ive used wild Rasberrys strawberry & blackberries Oh yeah
SWEET !
PawPaw You suggest a closet with a water heater would be a good place to age the product (suggestion) a old refrigerator with a small light bulb in a tincan to keep it dark works great. A 100 watt gets to hot so I'm experimenting with a timer and smaller bulb. What is the temperature we do not want to go over. Is there a "perfect" temp to try and meet... Thanks for all this great information.
Paul in Minnesota
I just like to stay in the 70-80 degree range.
Paw Paw that is TOO simple but it WORKS! Keeping It Cheap!! Thanks
Somebody out there will screw it up !!! You gotta keep the faith !!! LMAO !!
Just made sum wit welches mango. Wrapped rag around it keep it nice dark warm give y'all holler how it is
PawPaw, I love your videos and have recommended them to my FB wine groups. Also to my Cajun cooking group. BUT, fyi, tea wine is amazing and works so well with your methods. It is especially delicious with a base like your grape juice wine. Like you, I only use yeast and none of the other chemicals most people depend on. When it clears I like to see the sediment at the bottom of the bottle, personally. I have a book of old, old wine recipes that I use but ignore all additives other than the yeast. That is where I got my tea recipe. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos.