In article >, jim west wrote:
>Posted this in rec.crafts.winemaking, but have just discovered the
>rec.crafts.brewing group which I guess is probably more appropriate, since
>it's not about wine.
>
>"Complete novice has started fermenting orange juice and a mixture of orange
>juice and sliced apple. Are these good fruits to go for or would I get
>better results from other fruits?
>
>Also I would be grateful to know very roughly how much sugar to how much
>liquid produces what percentage of alcohol? Thanks."
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>The sugar to alcohol question was kindly well dealt with, but i'm still with
>the question on what fruits would give a good taste and give *easy* results.
>Many thanks.

I've had pretty good success fermenting apple juice, and also
blueberry juice.