muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Out and about yesterday I found several wild grape vines. About the size of a pea, in a cluster, and purple. Good taste except the seeds are most of it. Anyone ever do anything with them? I've been snacking on them all day and haven't died lol. I have pictures but can't post them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidso Report post Posted August 4, 2014 You can make a jam from them or wait for the bears to come and eat them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Prime bear country where I was at!! Seems like a lot of work to get enough flesh for a jam. I picked two grocery sacks full but feel like I'd need 10 times that for a few jars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Mash em up Throw some in a 5 gallon bucket pour in some water put in some sugar put in some yeast wait It will bubble for about 4-7 days. After it stops bubbling, let is set another day or two to clear and settle. run ya off a couple of quarts of wild grape brandy in your still You do have a still don't ya? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 4, 2014 This does seem to be a great year for grapes! Many years are a complete bust. My husband makes wine, but not from wild grapes. We do enjoy eating them when we get the chance though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted August 4, 2014 This does seem to be a great year for grapes! Many years are a complete bust. My husband makes wine, but not from wild grapes. We do enjoy eating them when we get the chance though. I remember when you made some great Prickly pear Margarita's over at Jim's house. Good stuff! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Mash em up Throw some in a 5 gallon bucket pour in some water put in some sugar put in some yeast wait It will bubble for about 4-7 days. After it stops bubbling, let is set another day or two to clear and settle. run ya off a couple of quarts of wild grape brandy in your still You do have a still don't ya? sshhhh, the gov ment reads this stuff!! Lol I had that thought too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oneshot Report post Posted August 6, 2014 Those small 1gallon stove-top stills are quick and easy(eBay or make it yourself), gives a nice scent to the house too... So I have been told... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted August 6, 2014 Those are nice for small batches oneshot but I prefer the 8 gallon reflux still. Hypotheticaly of course ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oneshot Report post Posted August 6, 2014 Alot of "hypothetical" partying going on around Az.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted August 6, 2014 3 gallon pot still works well will sour mash... I've been told. Put some copper mesh in the worm and get a little reflux action too. I've been told. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
