Extreme winemaking #2: Coffee Wine

I know it sounds minging, and it probably is. But I thought I would give it a go. This recipe is adapted from one found on Jack Keller’s website. Jack is an elder statesman of winemaking and although his site is in desperate need of a makeover, it is an absolute treasure trove of valuable information and recipes (if you can find what you want).

Ingredients:

• 225g ground coffee
• 1.1kg soft dark brown sugar
• 4.5l water
• 1.5tsp citric acid
• 0.5tsp wine tannin
• 1tsp yeast nutrient
• 1tsp wine yeast

Method

• Bring water to the boil and dissolve in sugar
• Add coffee, bring to the boil again. Then remove from heat and leave to cool
• Strain in to a sterilised demijohn and add other ingredients
• Fit airlock and leave to ferment

Not sure what I will do in terms of racking, etc. Jack suggests racking 3 times, 60 days apart. I think I will see how it goes.