Apfelwein with an Ale yeast?

RotorHead6 · 10-02-2007, 11:28 AM

I would like to make an Apfelwein using the following:

5 Gallons of 100% apple juice.
2 pounds of (Dextrose) corn sugar
White Labs American Ale Yeast Blend WLP060

I would like some opinions on if this is possible with the ingredients above to make a good Apfelwein. The reason I want to use the american ale yeast is I have it in a primary right now. I'm hoping with using an ale yeast that it will produe a sweeter apfelwein. If anyone has any links of apfelweins with an ale yeast please share. Thanks

ohiobrewtus · 10-02-2007, 02:50 PM

I personally haven't made it with an ale yeast, but I know that there are those that have. You may want to check out the monster Apfelwein thread for more information.

The Pol · 10-02-2007, 08:20 PM

I used WLP300...

RotorHead6 · 10-03-2007, 12:12 AM

With wlp300 how did it turn out?

Vels · 10-04-2007, 08:29 PM

I use T-58 dry ale yeast.

According to a German couple it tastes just like the real stuff from Hessen in Germany.

PS - not carbonated or extra sweetned as the original apfelwein is not either.

RotorHead6 · 10-04-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vels

I use T-58 dry ale yeast.

According to a German couple it tastes just like the real stuff from Hessen in Germany.

PS - not carbonated or extra sweetned as the original apfelwein is not either.

Vels,

Great to hear from Denmark! Thansk for the info in your post. My best friend that I brew with was a exchange student in Copenhagen back in 1995. He had a great time over there and learned a lot about the culture. His host friend (Alex) was a great guy. We still want to plan a trip to copenhagen and will def. take the train to Amsterdam if we get the chance!! Since then I got married so I guess I beeter plan on getting permission from the wife first!! Cheers

snapdragon · 10-05-2007, 05:30 PM

I like to use danster windsor ale yeast. It gives it a fruity note, a little sweet.
i like it!

snapdragon · 10-05-2007, 05:31 PM

I like to use Danstar Windsor Ale yeast. It gives it a fruity note.
I like it!

ScubaSteve · 10-06-2007, 03:27 AM

I used Nottingham on my last batch. I have yet to see how it turns out....smells good though!

Kubed · 10-06-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RotorHead6

With wlp300 how did it turn out?

That's the setup I've got going right now. The smell coming out of the air lock is fantastic, but when i stole a little taste this afternoon the flavor didn't match. In three weeks it's moved from 1.067 to 1.010, so it's till got a little way to go. The taste i took today had a very light (almost hidden) apple flavor and a very strong ETOH taste. Hopefully those will reverse with a little more time