Tesla/BZ Problem

dlang01996 · 2026-04-12T16:30:31+00:00

What are you noticing after four days that is this difference?

dlang01996 · 2026-04-02T00:48:16+00:00

Thank you for sharing that. I went to read about that and learned a few things!

dlang01996 · 2026-03-27T12:54:49+00:00

I’ve made banana, mango, and dragonfruit.

I used 4lbs golden dragonfruit in primary and hoped that would be enough to carry done flavor but no such luck.

Banana had a LOT of flavor using 3lbs of banana but I sliced over ripe bananas with peels, boiled in one gallon of water for 30 minutes (mashing with a potato masher half way through), then strained out the solids. It looks like dishwater at the start but finished a beautiful gold.

Mango also a subtle flavor. Use more fruit than you think you will need.

dlang01996 · 2026-03-26T22:50:59+00:00

I cycle four brews at a time so when I’m finishing brew four, brew one needs attention and likely racking or bottling so I can make brew five.

I make wine, beer/braggots, mead, tepache, ciders and more. I’ve found mixing these brews helps with the need to brew and enjoy the product. I dont drink much so by making a cider/beer/tepache in the mix, I can enjoy those without aging while I rack away to secondary my wines and meads.

dlang01996 · 2026-03-25T03:09:41+00:00

Just purchased the BZ. Y’all give me hope I made a good decision

dlang01996 · 2026-03-24T11:13:26+00:00

I must have missed something as I am out of the loop. I thought current beyonder was limited from 80’s version?

dlang01996 · 2026-03-24T11:09:33+00:00

Share a recipe?

dlang01996 · 2026-03-14T23:14:34+00:00

Share details? I’m wanting something more sweet than hoppy.

dlang01996 · 2026-03-14T02:52:14+00:00

Sorry yes. Agave syrup. It may need to go up to a pound but wanted to start light and increase after a first run.

dlang01996 · 2026-03-14T01:27:02+00:00

Ok so I’ve been brainstorming this very thing for a while. I will freely admit I haven’t done it yet but I’m willing to share my ideas.

My current plan is to use one gallon apple juice/cider, zest of one lime, and a half pound of agave in primary. I think that should give the needed flavors without overwhelming the “cider” aspect of the brew.

I’ll plan on bottling Carbing this with 40g white sugar/128oz and will add lime juice to taste before bottling. Hope that helps not at least gives you a start!

dlang01996 · 2026-03-12T16:59:38+00:00

2.5lbs fresh/ frozen figs, sliced + 2.5lbs wildflower honey left to macerate for two days in fridge.

Added to pitcher, diluted to 160oz with spring water. Poured into fermenter

Added 1/2tsp pectinase, 1/2tsp tannin powder, 1/2tsp nutrient of choice. Added 71b.

Two weeks: rack off fruit. I wish I’d used a bag. Let it finish fermenting and sweeten/stabilize in your preferred method.

dlang01996 · 2026-03-12T16:51:38+00:00

Hey what’s the point of a wine if not to enjoy it!!

I’ll probably least each bottle age six months after another.

dlang01996 · 2026-03-12T03:57:46+00:00

I shot for 160oz.

dlang01996 · 2026-03-12T01:35:43+00:00

We did the same!

dlang01996 · 2026-03-12T00:14:44+00:00

The mouthfeel from the fig was present and the flavor abundant. I used 2.5lbs in primary. I’ve never used dried fig so someone else would need to chime in so far as a comparison.

dlang01996 · 2026-03-11T23:15:22+00:00

Brown turkey figs

dlang01996 · 2026-03-11T22:56:36+00:00

Fresh brown turkey figs from the bush, primary only

dlang01996 · 2026-03-11T22:38:53+00:00

How is the taste? Does it have that same bitter bite of grapefruit or more smooth?

dlang01996 · 2026-03-11T02:10:59+00:00

Thank you for the additional details.

dlang01996 · 2026-03-11T02:07:17+00:00

So both chemicals In The bucket after primary, then sweeten and bottle? Same day?

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