brewthunda

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I have mine cranked up to 30 PSI, which seems just right to me.

I have a dual pressure regulator and I usually run beer and soda water simultaneously. I've learned from trial and error that soda water (and soda) should be at 35 PSI or so. I figured that the carbonation should be closer to soda than beer.

OrlandoHomeBrewer

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Makes sense. I had another glass last night and while it is better than before it still isn't really carbonated the way I think it should be. Part of the problem is I have only tried Apfelwein one time and can't remember how carbed up it was. My recollection is that it was really carbed (and I liked it). I think I will dial it up again to 35 PSI and see how how I like that.

ackgod

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My summer read has been this thread, i'm 380 pages in after starting my first batch 4 weeks ago. The apfelwein has cleared but the gravity has not dropped below 1.018. I took a sample a week ago and it was about the same gravity and i took one yesterday and it was still the same. I tried rousing the yeast a little last week when i took the first gravity reading but it doesn't seem to have helped.

The sample tastes good (i was hoping for it to be a little more dry) but i didn't know if it was common for it to clear first before reaching its desired fg of .998 or less. I followed Edwort's recipe exactly.

LovesMeSomeBeer

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I followed the recipe exactly too and mine cleared very quickly -- maybe 3 weeks. I've taken a few samples and it's quite tasty. Mine's been in the carboy for 6 or 7 weeks now and I'm bottling this weekend. I have not taken a single gravity reading, but I'll take one this weekend at bottling time and get back to you.

bakersbrew

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just started my first batch of apfelwein two days ago. came home and the airlock is full of apple juice and vodka. i guess i filled the better bottle too full of apple juice. is it really necessary that i change the airlock if it hasnt blown the top off yet? i know, i know...i am being lazy. but what is going to happen if i dont change it? by the way, i am really excited to drink this one. it looks amazing

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portlandbeergeek

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I would like to take this opportunity to call EdWort a M'F**kR.

That is all

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Cincy_Ron

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Me too. I had around 5 bottles of this stuff last night and I'm amazed at how rough I feel right now.

M'F**kr!

Cincy_Ron

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When I bottled a couple of weeks ago I did a test 6 pack using Munton's. 2 bottles with 1 tab, 2 with 2, and 2 bottles with 3 tabs. For the first couple of days I tipped the bottles upside down a couple of times to make sure the tabs were dissolved. I just went in the kitchen and tipped them upside down and there is a corresponding layer of sediment in the bottom of each bottle so it looks like the yeast did it's job. I'll probably give these a try in the next week or so and I'll post up the results.

MartyB

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I just pulled a sample from my batch to check the gravity.
1 month old, sitting at 1.000 and clearing out nicely. Tasted as dry as it should be.

I'm planning on 1/2 sparkling in beer bottles with Coopers Carb Drops, then half still in wine bottles.

Debating doing some backsweeting for part of the bottles. For those using Splenda, about how much are you using?

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portlandbeergeek

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My original post was time stamped 2.40PM west coast. Calling Ed a M'F**kr! was the first and only productive thing i did yesterday.

All due respect, of course, Mr. Wort

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