Just read it. Acorns are the truth.
Tannin content is never specified on the label and there isn't always information online. How should I check the tannin content of a drink, then?
hi all! looking for some new recs under $50. Open to any grape but im fond or cab, pinot, burgundy,
Susumaniello, etc. But im open!
main request is an easy to drink wine, can't handle strong tannins. Love to hear what people are enjoying! thanks
Driftwood and other botanicals will release tannins into the water, staining it like tea. With the tannins comes tannic acid which lowers the water’s pH. As the tannic acid interacts with other aspects of the tank, substances which raise pH buffer the tannic acid. Do buffers only affect tannic acid, or do they buffer out tannins in general, leading to clearer, less stained water?
I am about to finish 22L of multi-berry mead (10 % abv). It is about 6 months in, and almost completely dry. 6.6 kg honey, and about 4.5 kg fresh berries - cherries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. I tasted a sample, and it seems thin, yet has more tannins than I expected. It resembles a young red wine. Is this to be expected for this much berries to honey? Should I add anything to balance the tannins, or leave it alone and wait for aging to let its character come through?
I've had some LBV Ports with a noticeable tannin presence, which makes me wonder if there are any really tannic dessert wines out there.
Hi everyone! Brand new here and did a cursory search that didn’t lead to much.
Im an avid cocktail enthusiast, doing dry January (no easy feat right now) and missing my old fashioneds. I had a thought of doing a non alcoholic cocktail using the tannins and woodsy flavors available in some teas to mimic the whiskey in an old fashioned. Does anyone have suggestions on where to start or a direction to point me in?
I live in a city with lots of amazing tea shops so I should have most options available to me. Thanks!
Not to say those are bad things, just curious what recommendations there are. I love all teas. Jasmine, rooibos, assam, earl grey, oolong etc. I am down to try it! Currently drinking yorkshire gold, excellent and on the robust side.
Ex-JW here. I have a friend that just woke up.......lots of Mormons around her. She seems enamoured. They made her pour out her tea?
Good Morning,
I've been struggling with an issue since my December trip to Deam Wilderness in Indiana. My Sawyer filter plugged up after about 3-4L of water filtration even with a prefilter (MSR Siltstopper) which is no longer in production. Since I prefer to utilize a gravity system, as time is not generally an issue, I believe that moving over to usage of a flocculent might be a good stand-in. I've been reading much concerning usage however I feel as if what I am trying to drill down has been just outside of my reach.
My goal: Identify an appropriate flocculent available in a liquid form that can be used to clarify water for the purpose of drinking after filtering through a sawyer (or like) filter at a rate of 1 to 2 litres per usage. Max carried solution would be 2oz per individual for 20 to 35 litres of water.
My preference for a liquid flocculent is for ease of usage and storage so that a dropper can be used for measuring out the appropriate dosage and humidity will not cause issue of caking and possible spoilage during storage.
I know I could use alum as a flocculent but I do not believe that I could carry a liquid concentration that would be capable of fulfilling this request. It also is only effective within a certain pH range. It can also add to the issue if you over use it.
I also considered ferric sulfate however it is corrosive and will eat through most metals.
I appreciate your thoughts and experiences that you can share concerning this matter.
Thank you!
Good Morning,
I've been struggling with an issue since my December trip to Deam Wilderness in Indiana. My Sawyer filter plugged up after about 3-4L of water filtration even with a prefilter (MSR Siltstopper) which is no longer in production. Since I prefer to utilize a gravity system, as time is not generally an issue, I believe that moving over to usage of a flocculent might be a good stand-in. I've been reading much concerning usage however I feel as if what I am trying to drill down has been just outside of my reach.
My goal: Identify an appropriate flocculent available in a liquid form that can be used to clarify water for the purpose of drinking after filtering through a sawyer (or like) filter at a rate of 1 to 2 litres per usage. Max carried solution would be 2oz per individual for 20 to 35 litres of water.
My preference for a liquid flocculent is for ease of usage and storage so that a dropper can be used for measuring out the appropriate dosage and humidity will not cause issue of caking and possible spoilage during storage.
I know I could use alum as a flocculent but I do not believe that I could carry a liquid concentration that would be capable of fulfilling this request. It also is only effective within a certain pH range. It can also add to the issue if you over use it.
I also considered ferric sulfate however it is corrosive and will eat through most metals.
I appreciate your thoughts and experiences that you can share concerning this matter.
Thank you!
