Fresh, Frozen or Freeze Dried Fruit for Fermentation? Find Out!

When it comes to fermenting with fruit, does it really matter if it’s fresh, frozen, or freeze dried? We put them to the test—because we know you've got that bag of frozen blueberries in the back of your freezer and a dusty jar of astronaut strawberries you're afraid to open. In this video, we break down the pros, cons, flavors, and fermentation behavior of each type of fruit so you can choose the best option for your next mead, wine, or cider. Spoiler: convenience doesn’t always mean compromise. Join us as we taste, analyze, and maybe regret a few decisions—all in the name of delicious science. 🍇🍓🍒 _____________________________________ Links to Items from the Video: TRBOS: https://amzn.to/4lZ4rJm 2 Gallon Brewing Bucket with Lid and Grommet for Airlocks: https://amzn.to/45gaMc9 S Type Airlock: https://amzn.to/4m0Er09 The AMAZING One Gallon Pitcher: https://amzn.to/3UbE6eS The Spaddle (Spoon and Paddle for Mixing): https://amzn.to/45vKEet Hydrometer and Cylinder: https://amzn.to/4la5FjK Lalvin 71b Yeast: https://amzn.to/4lcWRcB Pectic Enzyme: https://amzn.to/4lcWRcB 3 Liter Fermenter with Airlock: https://amzn.to/3IWpsWs Glencairn Tasting Glasses: https://amzn.to/41qrjce You may notice we do not have a lot of sponsored products or sponsored ads in our videos! That's intentional. We have found most offered sponsorships are completely not appropriate to you, our audience, so we don't want to waste your time. What we actually do is offer you links to products we USE and BELIEVE in. We use the Amazon Affiliate Program for these links and we DO receive a small commission if you purchase using our links and all this comes at no additional cost to you! _____________________________________ Become a City Steading VIP - Click to learn more http://www.city-steading.com/vip-club _____________________________________ Want more City Steading? Website: http://www.city-steading.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/citysteading