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Marijuana Wine Recipe

Discussion in 'Weed Edibles' started by Photosythetic, Jun 24, 2006.

  1. I started making moonshine today, i even built a still for it (the container in which the moonshine ferments) and when i was all done i thought "well now i got this goin howbout i try making something a little less crude that is actually savored for it's flavor and pleasant effects and not just because of the fact that it'll knock you off your ass" it got me thinking about wine. all the sudden it hit me MARIJUANA WINE!!! because remember, any plant can be made into alcohol. i started searching the internet for how to make wine instructions and i came across one that had an mj wine recipe. i was a little upset that someone beat me to the idea but i read up and it sounds AWESOME! I'm gonna try it starting this september/october cuz itll be the end of my first grow ever so wish me luck on that. here's the recipe:

    :smoking: Almost any fruit or plant material can be used as a base for wine making, and the marijuana plant is no exception. Marijuana wine is alcoholic, as all wines are. The basic fermentation process converts the natural and added sugars to alcohol. Marijuana wine contains about 13% alcohol when the following process is followed.

    The big bonus that puts marijuana wine in a class by itself is tetrahydrocannabinol. THC, the active ingredient that gets you stoned, is soluble in alcohol. Therefore, as the wine ferments, alcohol is formed which dissolves the active THC from the marijuana. That THC then becomes part of the wine. The amount of THC in your wine depends on the amount and quality of the marijuana used in the wine-making process.

    Ingredients:

    1. A minimum of four ounces of stems are needed. One-half to one pound is preferred. As much leaf material as you like can be used ...it makes the wine even better, but stems alone, which are usually thrown out, will make an excellent wine. DO NOT use seeds in the wine as they are very oily, contain no THC and cause a bad flavor.

    2. Two fresh oranges and one lemon

    3. 2½ to 3 lbs of white or turbinado sugar or 3 lbs of refined or natural sugar can be used. A mixture of honey and sugar can also be used just so it totals 3 lbs. This amount of sugars produces a wine that is just barely dry with a nice mellow flavor. If a sweeter wine is preferred, ½ lb more sugar is used; for a drier wine, ½ lb less sugar.

    4. One cake of fresh active yeast (not the dry yeast)

    Equipment:

    1. 2 -one gallon jugs with caps

    2. Several smaller bottles (Grolsh bottles work killer)

    3. A 3 ft length of plastic tubing

    4. Some old nylon stockings or pieces of muslin

    Preparation:

    1. Stuff the stems and leaves into the gallon jug. The more, the better!

    2. Squeeze the juice from the oranges and lemon, strain and pour into the jug stuffed with stems. Canned or frozen juices should not be used as they contain preservatives and the wine will not ferment properly.

    3. Heat 2 or 3 quarts of water to near boiling (do not use an aluminum pan). Completely dissolve the sugar or honey into the hot water

    4. Pour the hot water with the sugars completely dissolved into the jug of stems. Cap the jug, shake well, loosen the cap, and set the jug aside to cool to room temperature.

    5. Then, in a small amount of luke-warm water (not hot) dissolve one entire cake of yeast. It may take considerable stirring, but the yeast must be completely dissolved. Use more water if necessary.

    CAUTION: Before proceeding with the next step, make sure the jug has cooled completely!

    6. Pour the yeast solution into the jug, cap, shake well, and immediately remove the cap. Fill the jug to within 2 to 3 inches from the top with cool water. Be sure to leave several inches of space at the top of the jug or it will overflow when fermentation begins. Place the cap loosely on the jug.

    7. Place the jug on several thicknesses of newspapers and put it in a dark place. The back of a closet is ideal. The contents of the jug will begin fermenting vigorously within a few hours. Often some of the liquid will bubble out of the jug, especially when the jug is filled too full. Just wipe it up and change the newspapers. DO NOT ADD MORE WATER!

    This superactive fermentation lasts for several days. During this time it is helpful to open the jug and push the marijuana down with a clean stick or wooden spoon. Be sure to replace the cap loosely.

    8. Allow fermentation to continue for 2 weeks. During this time bubbles will be rising continuously through the stems. Add small amounts of cool water during this 2 week interval to gradually fill the jug. At the same time, push the marijuana down as before. Always replace the cap loosely.

    9. The total fermentation time varies, but the average time is 4 weeks. The active fermentation of the first few weeks will gradually get slower and slower until it stops. To check for completion of fermentation tip the jug slightly back and forth. If no bubbles rise up through the stems, the fermentation is complete. DO NOT SHAKE THE JUG AT THIS TIME.

    Bottling and Aging:

    When the fermentation is complete, carefully move the jug as not to disturb the sediment on the bottom. A sink counter is a good place to work. Insert the plastic tubing down the inside of the jug to about 1 inch from the bottom. Siphon (start by sucking on the tube) the contents into another clean glass jug. At this time it's best to allow the wine to pass through several layers of clean nylon stocking or muslin before allowing it to enter the second jug. This will remove particles that may come through while siphoning. The wine will look murky at this time.

    Discard the fermenting jug with it's stems. It's best to cap it, put it in a paper bag and throw the whole thing out. Take the new jug of wine, cap it loosely and put it back in the dark place. Gradually the wine will become clear and a layer of sediment will form on the bottom. DO NOT DISTURB THE JUG AT THIS TIME.

    Allow it to settle and clarify in this fashion for one month then, being very careful not to disturb the sediment on the bottom, carry the jug back to the sink counter.

    Rinse several fifth (or Grolsch) bottles in boiling water. Carefully siphon the wine from the jug through several layers of nylon or muslin, as before being careful not to disturb the sediment on the bottom. When the bottles are filled, cork or cap them tightly. Seal the cap or cork with electrical tape or melted wax.

    The wine is now ready to drink (if you're too eager), but it's going to taste nasty. It's best to put the bottles back in their dark place. The longer they are aged in this manner, the clearer, smoother and more mellow this wine will become (I highly recommend aging at least 6 months). Note: the wine will never be as crystal clear as a commercial wine, as this is a natural wine with no chemicals added.

    Affects on the Body:

    Marijuana wine is considerably more alcoholic than commercial wine. Drink too much and you'll get quite drunk. The effects of the THC come on in the same manner as when you eat marijuana. You won't feel the effects for 30 minutes to 1 hour and it will gradually grow stronger.:smoking:






    I was just wondering if anyone has any wine making experience and could tell me whether the yeast is NECESSARY or not. i dunno where i can get live yeast or whatever they said to get.
    -Josh
     
  2. you can get yeast at a supermaket..baking isle
     
  3. Nice recepie dude!

    Thanks a lot. :)
     
  4. this is generally dry yeast and not the kind needed for alcohol fermentation. YES yeast is a necessity, and yes it has to be active yeast, and not just the regular dry yeast you find in most supermarkets, sorry.
     
  5. how did this turn out for you? very exciting, I've just learned how to make wine and then came across this recipe. Although I doubt I could ever find that much to make it...LOL
     
  6. This is one of the coolest things I've ever heard. Marijuana Wine? Hell. Yes. I'm bookmarking this for future reference, and +rep for showing us how to make it! :D:D
    Thank you....seriously.

    Oh yeah BTW, if you ever make this shit you gotta post the entire process on GC, with periodical updates!! :D:D:D
     
  7. If you aren't sure if you need yeast, I wish you luck making your own wine.
     
  8. #8 brainfart, Oct 9, 2008
    Last edited by a moderator: Oct 9, 2008
    this thread was made for me:). i make my own wine with blueberrys i pick at the oldfolks home behind my house...and yes the yeast is needed.....blueberry yum yum wine! great idea
    im doing this for sure +rep
     
  9. Damn that's alot of stems.
     
  10. holy fuck. i'm almost as big a wino as i am a stoner. this is truly the best of both worlds. this might be my new years project. : ) : ) : )

    +rep dude! this is greatness.
     
  11. I just realized the author of this thread probably isn't going to respond, hasn't been here since 2007 :(
     
  12. :laughing::laughing::laughing:

    I didn't even notice! Whatever...:bongin::bongin::smoke:
     
  13. why would you say that???? haven't heard of natural fermentation? fact is you don't need yeast to make wine..any fruit will start on its own..i think this would be good with red grape, but fact is he doesn't have to buy yeast.....
     
  14. i wonder if a good skunky home grown would have a kinda bitter hop taste to it?
     
  15. #15 bagpiper420, Oct 27, 2008
    Last edited by a moderator: Oct 27, 2008
    Relying on natural yeast results in a terrible, and most likely undrinkable product. You have to kill the wild yeast off with campden and then incorporate your own yeast to allow for a controlled (and sanitary) fermentation process.
    If there's anything I know more about than cannabis, it's wine...I was basically raised on a vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island, so I'm not speaking out of ass.
     
  16. damn, imagine all the different flavors you could achieve, with all the different strains of weed you could use :eek: this is awesome, i wonder if they make and sell this stuff in Amsterdam? If not, i would jump to start a business making this out there...damn that would be awesome :D
     
  17. if you distilled the wine to brandy would the thc stay in the liquor?
     
  18. Yes, but I would imagine it would be incredibly bitter. If you're looking for THC as well as a high alcohol content, you would be better served using grain alcohol or even overproof rum (better drinkability but a long steeping time.)
     
  19. :confused_2:not to say you are talking out your ass or that you're incorrect but have you ever had naturally fermented wine at all? but honestly you arent correct at all...raised on a vineyard or not if you think thats true give me a mailing address i'll send you some...minus the cannibus that is...& not saying its better either but far from undrinkable or less quality.. but don't steer the o.p. away from the fact that he does not need yeast at all...btw got any 5gal glass jugs i can get for cheap? fruit recipe's? please send them!!!! even true lambic is naturally fermented...so are alot of great wines but a good deal are european...think noahs wine had K1-V1116 Montpellier, or EC-1118 Champagne? NO....
    but there is alot of plusses to controlled ferment such as consistency & ferment time..but if you knew wine you would never say spontaneously fermented wine is "undrinkable"...
     
  20. its true in the 'olden' days they relied on a lot of self starting fermentation. I myself would be too scared to consider it because murphy's law is always right behind me LOL
     

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