Man that first post knocked it out of me. I had to take the day off. Actually i had all the photo's and stuff ready, then my dad was like, "Hey let's make Pina Colada's and watch Inception," and, forgive me, i was weak. Anyway 'today' i made some wine because i like alcohol. Really who doesn't? Speaking of alcohol, have you guys seen the show Three Sheets? Because it's awesome. I think all the episodes are on hulu if you're looking for something to do at 2 in the morning or now. There's a new show too, Drinking Made Easy, which is also entertaining, but embarrassing when you're like "Hey dad, can you tape this show for me? Also please don't worry about me." But not as embarrassing as being 27 and living at home. And yes we still use VHS.
Now don't get excited, this isn't dom perignon or anything. I'm planning on making some good wine when it's grape season (fall?). But today's a simple little recipe of what my friend KMac refers to as Prison Wine. I got it from this awesome book that you should buy, especially if you're under 21 (i kid, i kid).
So first step get a half gallon of perservative free, pasturized grap juice, and a packet of bread yeast.
I already deviated from this because they were out of half gallon plastic bottles, and i was forced into a quart. Fuckers. I'm going to give you the directions for the half gallon anyway, because more is better when it comes to the old P-Dubs.
Pour a little of the grape juice out (about a cup), and add 1/4 teaspoon of the bread yeast. Here i shook (which the directions do not say to do, but jesus christ i can't help myself). Next put some saran wrap over the top with a rubber band (real classy like) to hold it on, allowing for some sweet gassy action.
Toss that puppy in a bucket (the ghetto-er, the better) and don't touch it for two weeks, at which point i'll tell you the next steps (or you could just buy the book).
I can't think of prison wine without that movie with Will "Gob" Arnett where he gets out of prison with his lover and starts a 'winery' called Three Ducks or something and they sell fermented piss. You're probably going more for cousin to Carlo Rossi.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cliff hanger! I have to admit that pouring some yeast into a grape juice container and letting it sit at room temp for 2 weeks sounds disgusting, but I'm willing to trust you on this one. Don't let me down!
ReplyDeleteIn my dreams (i can dream, can't i?) this turns into Carlo. Right now only reality can wake me up.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds... 'Interesting'?! Who knew wine was so easy to make, and what a rip off it is buying the shit. How dare they charge $10-15 a glass at restaurants? Once you get it down and figure out how to brew some premium Malbecs, Zinfandels, and Pinot Noirs, be sure and post it.
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