Idiom "it's The Berries" Recipe

Time4h

Serves4

Fruited Sour, Frederick MD, 5.8% ABV 120z

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Berries
Wash the fresh mixed berries thoroughly under cold water. Remove any stems or leaves from the strawberries and slice them in half. Place all berries in a large mixing bowl.
2
Make Berry Mixture
Add the granulated sugar and lemon juice to the berries. Gently mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher to release the juices while still leaving some berries whole. Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve and the berries to macerate.

3
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Once cooled, pour the water over the berry mixture in the bowl, stirring gently to combine.
4
Add Yeast
Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and stir gently to incorporate. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to activate, then stir again gently.
5
Fermentation
Transfer the mixture into a sanitized fermentation vessel. Seal with an airlock and place it in a cool, dark area. Allow it to ferment for about 1-2 weeks, checking periodically for bubbling activity.

6
Add Honey and Vanilla
After fermentation is complete, add the honey and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring gently to combine. This will add sweetness and flavor.
7
Bottle the Brew
Carefully siphon the mixture into sanitized bottles, leaving about an inch of headspace. Seal the bottles and let them condition at room temperature for another week before refrigerating.
8
Serve and Enjoy
Chill the bottles in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving. Pour into a glass and enjoy the fruity sour beverage, garnished with a few whole berries if desired.