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Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - crispin (16th Nov 2013 - 13:26:27) Hi Does anyone know of any good sloe bushes near Liphook? Very keen to make some gin. To return the favour my top tip is to put half the sugar in and a whole vanilla pod (per 1.5l), it makes it less sticky and adds a great subtle flavour. Thanks Crispin

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - Bob (16th Nov 2013 - 13:56:09) Search for 'sloe' in TalkBack. There was a thread about this a couple of years ago.

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - Crispin (16th Nov 2013 - 15:22:34) Thanks Bob, I did do that but nothing came up...I hope I'm not being stupid!? do you have a link you could post? Thanks.

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - ginny (16th Nov 2013 - 17:15:38) The best ones seem to grow on chalky soils such as on the south downs or around Selbourne. Unfortunately I think you may be too late as I was picking huge ones on Harting Hill at the beginning of September. I hope I'm wrong and you manage to find some.

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - Bob (16th Nov 2013 - 20:41:38) Strange.......'Sloes in Liphook - by P Weyland (27th Sep 2011)' was the thread I was referring to - have another try. Various suggestions were made of where to find sloe bushes locally.

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - Finchie (17th Nov 2013 - 09:13:25) Blimey - and I always thought slow worms were involved :-) Cheers, Finchie

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - JP (17th Nov 2013 - 09:26:21) I have seen some on the lower path at QE Forest opposite Butser Hill as it is chalky soil there. Park at the base near the forest shop and walk to the right. I hope this helps as I have made some great Sloe Gin from berries from this area.

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - maria (17th Nov 2013 - 19:51:42) i have 1lb frozen that you can have, i over - picked them this month but i wont tell you were my bush is! Lol, thats part of the secret of making it!

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - Rachel (18th Nov 2013 - 10:16:28) I LOVE Sloe Gin yum yumxx I don't suppose any of you wonderful wine makers would sell me a bottle or two? rachel.j.stephens@googlemail.com Pretty please xxxx

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - P Weyland (18th Nov 2013 - 10:52:21) Been a while since I made a batch! The sloes are good this year due to the summer we had. I've heard theres some good bushes over the back of Martinique Square in Bordon. I've not got around to making any this year though. I think I also saw a few bushes on the road that goes up to Whitehill cemetery.

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - Crispin (18th Nov 2013 - 11:45:47) Wow! Thanks for all the great responses, really helpful. I hope I'm not too late this year, I dod see some good fruit in September as well but I read that it shouldn't be picked until after the first frosts? I'll go hunting this weekend but if I have no luck I'll come begging from you Maria thanks! Once I've got it all made I'll offer to sell a couple of bottles on the thread for anoyone who's interested! Thanks again everyone. Crispin

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - Maria (18th Nov 2013 - 13:14:37) Hi Maria, If you have no takers for the lb of sloes, I would love to make use of them please? I've always wanted to have a go at making some Slow Gin! Thank you! :-)

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - SGM (18th Nov 2013 - 14:07:23) Isn't the location of sloes classified?? ie. I could tell you but..............!!

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - maria (18th Nov 2013 - 14:38:11) happy to let you have the frozen 1lb of sloes that i have as they are surplus to my needs but would like 'crispin' to say if he wants them 1st as its his thread!

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - Rachel (18th Nov 2013 - 22:12:53) Oh I am all excited now! Please do sell me a few bottles of your Sloe Gin, I really LOVE the drink! xx I put my e mail address on the message above! Thanks, Rachel. x

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - Maria (19th Nov 2013 - 07:44:42) No worries Maria! Thanks :-)

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - maria (3rd Dec 2013 - 19:10:04) hi i have 1 and half lb of this years local sloes frozen if anyone wants them? 07792054210

Re: Sloe Gin...in search of sloes - GB (3rd Dec 2013 - 22:57:24) Pls can I have your sloes. I'll text you tomorrow. Thank you

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