oh, YUM YUM. I"m glad I learned what Hobo Wine is and won't consider
taking a hit when my uncle offers it. phew.

I learn alot in this NG. Some things to do, some things to avoid.
DAve

Ray Calvert wrote:
> Hobo wine is made for alcohol only. Taste is irrelevant. It is not aged
> and usually it is not even cleared. Ferment the cheapest thing you can
> find. Road side fruit or store discards are best. Use sugar as needed.
> Ferment for a few days. Do not worry about secondary fermentation,
> clearing, bulk aging, or bottling. All are unnecessary wastes of time and
> money. Just drink it at the end of primary before it has time to oxidize.
> Great stuff for a buzz. Terrible for the head and stomach.
>
> Ray
>
> "Wine Enthusiast" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I have never tried a "hobo" wine, but I know that it's supposed to be
>> stronger than regular wine and it can be fortified. What, other than costs
>> and fortification, makes "hobo" wine different than the average bargain
>> wine in a jug? What kinds of corners can/do they cut to make it cheaper?
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