Man, I love Apfelwein - Page 61

fshnne1 · 01-16-2007, 03:41 PM

what was your bg and fg reding on the apelwein

JohnnyK68 · 01-16-2007, 05:34 PM

took my first taste after a week of VERY active fermenting and I cant believe how good this stuff tatstes. I know its going to change quite a bit, but man it is amazing right now. OG was 1.090 and today 1 week later its 1.016 so we are already talking a pretty nice ABV for such a tasty drink. I would love it just like it is, cleared and bottle carbed!

Desert_Sky · 01-16-2007, 06:35 PM

Im going to go ahead and say this stuff is dangerous. I had 3 pints last night, and they seemed to get better after each one. And with the high alcohol content, it might catch up to you quick like.

The only bad part is that it looks dead on Miller Lite. Even the head looks like it.

**Schlenkerla** · 01-16-2007, 06:57 PM

How noticable is the alcohol?

I made a cider that was about 5.3% and people thought it was apple soda!!

They asked me, "Are you certain there was alcohol in this stuff?"

Just curious, I've got wait 3 more weeks before the ferment is done.

Orpheus · 01-16-2007, 07:15 PM

OK,

I just spent 30 minutes scrolling through all 61 pages of posts for the answer to this question with no success:

I picked up 6 gallons of the White House apple juice at Sam's Club. The ingredients are water and concentrated apple juice. Has anyone used this juice and/or has anyone experimented with using different brands of juice with different tastes/results?

giant016 · 01-16-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Orpheus

Has anyone used this juice and/or has anyone experimented with using different brands of juice with different tastes/results?

I'm guessing each brand will have a slightly different taste, probably not enough to go out and search for that special brand. I used Stop & Shop brand, and although I haven't even bottled it, it tastes great. I'm guessing you're good as long as it's 100% juice.

**EdWort** · 01-16-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Schlenkerla

How noticable is the alcohol?
They asked me, "Are you certain there was alcohol in this stuff?"

.

I've had folks ask me that too, then after the 3rd pint they ask" You shhlurr theers alkiohoool in this stttufff?"

**EdWort** · 01-16-2007, 08:33 PM

It's a slow weekend here in Austin as we are iced in. I've got my apfelwein stock backup.

I'm able to squeeze all but 3 ounces of 5 gallons into the bottle before the foam hits the neck.

**Ize** · 01-16-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EdWort

I bottle without priming. If I wanted to prime, I'd just add some more juice, but at 8.5% it's still tasty uncarbonated as it is in Europe.

If you want it sweet, add a little 7-UP or Club Soda if not, you get bubbles, plus you cut the alcohol a bit which makes it stretch on a hot day. Germans do this all the time, especially if they have to drive later.

This was the answer I have been looking for. I'd love to have it carbed, but it'll be summer before I'm kegging. Thanks Ed! I can't wait to try this!!

Ize

**Orfy** · 01-16-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Orpheus

OK,

I just spent 30 minutes scrolling through all 61 pages of posts for the answer to this question with no success:

I picked up 6 gallons of the White House apple juice at Sam's Club. The ingredients are water and concentrated apple juice. Has anyone used this juice and/or has anyone experimented with using different brands of juice with different tastes/results?

I've used from concentrate juice and it was fine.