Brandy is made from early grapes in order to achieve higher acid concentration and lower sugar levels. Base wine generally contains smaller amount (up to 20 mg/l) of sulphur than regular wines, as it creates undesired copper(II) sulfate in reaction with copper in the pot stills. The yeast sediment produced during the fermentation may or may not be kept in the wine, depending on the brandy style. Brandy is distilled from the base wine in two phases. In the first, large part of water and solids is removed from the base, obtaining so-called "low wine", basically a concentrated wine with 28–30%
Febian Brandy contract with the option of a third year. Before signing for the Blades, Brandy claimed that clubs in Russia and the USA were interested in signing him. Brandy made his debut for the Blades in the opening fixture of the following season, in a 2–1 home defeat of Notts County. After initially being a regular starter for the Blades, Brandy picked up two red cards in quick succession in October and November of that year, picking up a seven-match suspension in total. By the time Brandy returned to first-team contention, Nigel Clough had taken over as manager and used Brandy