Raven's Blackberry Reserve

Raven's Blackberry Reserve

Blackberries right off the bush, but with a bite. That is how this one will grab you. The wonderful flavor of blackberries and then fortified with a blackberry whiskey.

  • 3 lbs Wildflower Honey

  • 96 oz Spring Water

  • 2 lbs Blackberries (previously frozen)

  • 1/2 packet Lalvin 71B

  • 1/4 tsp Go Ferm

  • 1/2 tsp Fermaid O

  • 1/4 tsp Pectic Enzyme

Secondary

  • 1 lb Blackberries 3-4 weeks

    Back Sweeten to taste

    Pasteurize ( I use the Anova method) for 22 minutes at 140 degrees Fahrenheit .

  • 1/2 of a Madagascar Vanilla Bean, split

  • Medium Toast American Oak Spiral (2 /12 inches)

  • 1 Ceylon Cinnamon Stick


  • Age for 30 days.


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