All right, so I mixed up a batch of Apfelwein, and set it aside to ferment, BUT I think it was too cold for the yeast.
I'm totally confused now. My apfelwein has started to develop two small spots of mold on the top, after 4 days. I am certain that everything was washed and sterilized. Anyone have any hints on what I might have done wrong, and is it salvageable?
Thanks
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I'm totally confused now. My apfelwein has started to develop two small spots of mold on the top, after 4 days. I am certain that everything was washed and sterilized. Anyone have any hints on what I might have done wrong, and is it salvageable?
Thanks
Are you sure it's mold and not yeast bubbles? Take a picture and post it. It's probably fine.
Bottled my small batch this Tuesday after more than two months in the fermenter. Had a bottle a couple of days ago and it was pretty good. Definitely gonna make this again.
I've now got 17 gallons of the stuff at various stages (0-4months) and I haven't even tried apfelwein before. SWMBO thinks I'm crazy. She might be right. I sure hope this works out.
Can I quote myself? Its OK, I'm a dork.
Update-We kegged the first batch. Wife & I both liked it. So, I stopped @ Costco today and grabbed 10 gallons of juice. I'll start a batch today. Maybe 2 if I don't need to keep both heated (cold basement).
Hello!im a noob with is what probobly is a dumb question.first off i have 2 batches of apfelwein on,never even tasted it before but i fig it must be good since 3/4 of the worlds pop.seems to love it,i had 2 empty carboys so i fig why not.if im low on bottles when the time comes can i use gal.bots with screw on tops and if so can i put them in my fruit cellar or do they need refrigerated.thanks
Hello!im a noob with is what probobly is a dumb question.first off i have 2 batches of apfelwein on,never even tasted it before but i fig it must be good since 3/4 of the worlds pop.seems to love it,i had 2 empty carboys so i fig why not.if im low on bottles when the time comes can i use gal.bots with screw on tops and if so can i put them in my fruit cellar or do they need refrigerated.thanks
I have one batch and will start a second batch the next time I see apple juice on sale. I would say just leave it in the carboy until you round up the bottles you need.
Just did my first batch of Edwort's Apfelwein today! followed the recipe to a T except for the brand of juice. Came out with a 1.062 OG which seems about right, can't wait to check on it later and see it bubbling away.
One comment, I used a better bottle for the first time for this recipe, and thank god I use vodka in the airlocks because it must have sucked back at least 2 shots worth just from moving it into place and attaching the airlock. These things are so pliable they suck in every time you touch it, I'm not too sure I like that...
Other than that I'll be back in 2-3 months with the results! Thanks Edwort for sharing this recipe with us. I can't Wait!
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So if i cork it will keep just like my kit wines?theres only 1 wk between batches and if i bottle one can i leave the other just sit on the dead yeasties or should irack to a secondary?i think i may be worrying a little too much.
So if i cork it will keep just like my kit wines?theres only 1 wk between batches and if i bottle one can i leave the other just sit on the dead yeasties or should irack to a secondary?i think i may be worrying a little too much.
Everything I've read says go ahead and leave it in the primary for as long as you can (I'm not planning to bottle until August, then drinking in October)
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