TheRobbo Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Hi guys, quick question I have been brewing for a few years now and had the idea to try and re-create a Bundy Dark & Stormy (ginger beer and bundy rum pre-mix). My idea is to brew up a batch of (Alcholic) Ginger Beer as I normally would which I really enjoy, only this time to spice things up a little I am thinking of putting a little rum in the bottom of the bottles before I fill and cap them ready for conditioning. My question is "How much rum should I be looking at per 330ml bottle?" I am thinking 10/15ml, though I am worried about killing the secondary ferment off and ruining all that lovely ginger beer and rum I could have kept separate [pinched] Thanks in advance for any help. TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 ...Oh, I thought this thread was something to do with "Ranga's"! My mistake. [lol] Anthony. [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Long Gone Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I am thinking 10/15ml' date=' though I am worried about killing the secondary ferment off and ruining all that lovely ginger beer and rum I could have kept separate [pinched'] Robbo Mate I'm thinking you should keep it seperate. What is the advantage that your looking for by having a premix? If the advantage out ways the risk then you should go for it. You could also consider dropping the rum into the primary, I'm sure I've seen a recipe somewhere that sees top shelf added to the FV [unsure] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Gone Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 You could also consider dropping the rum into the primary' date=' I'm sure I've seen a recipe somewhere that sees top shelf added to the FV [unsure'] Ha But that was essence. How about adding Rum essence to the primary ferment and adjusting the sugar to achieve the desired ABV %? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Well considering that when people mix up spirits and soft drinks it's normally a shot (30mL) of spirits in the 200/250mL glass, 10 or 15mL in 330mL is probably gonna be pretty pizz weak in flavour. If it was me I'd probably just keep them separate and "post-mix" in a glass. It's easier and you can tailor it to taste much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wal Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I don't really know the answer to your question TheRobbo but may I suggest you try adding a small amount of rum to a few bottles in your next batch and see hoe it goes. I would be cautious though as I don't know what effect the rum will have during carbonation, particularly considering it contains a bit of sugar [innocent] . OR.. maybe just mix the rum in before drinking - take the guess work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wal Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Well considering that when people mix up spirits and soft drinks it's normally a shot (30mL) of spirits in the 200/250mL glass' date=' 10 or 15mL in 330mL is probably gonna be pretty pizz weak in flavour. If it was me I'd probably just keep them separate and "post-mix" in a glass. It's easier and you can tailor it to taste much easier.[/quote'] Kelsey, I didn't see your post before posting mine - but yeah, I agree with you [cool] . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Yob's answer is the best - mainly because of his signature.. RESEARCH - TEST THE THEORY - APPLY THE THEORY Like Wal said, try it with a couple of bottles, and if it doesn't work at least the whole batch isn't bad. If it does work - next batch is a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordEoin Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 315ml beer @ 5% = 15.75ml alc + 15ml rum @ 40% = 06.00ml alc = 330ml fluid with 22ml alc = 6.7% ABV I see no reason why it would kill the yeast, although I'd still only try it on a few bottles for a start or drink the bottle of rum in a fit of fury wearing nothing but my pants and a smile [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 wearing nothing but my pants and a smile [biggrin] Typical saturday at the good lords place[innocent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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