How long will Apfelwein keep in a carboy? - Page 2

bellaruche · 12-13-2011, 02:53 PM

Okee Dokee... I was a little worried when I brought my carboys down for inspection and possible bottling. The initial color was slightly darker (deep caramel) than my other one month batches. But, it was even. No color layers, no growth, nothing out of the norm. In general, a 'normal' batch would put out very subtle orange/honey with obvious dry apple notes on the nose. This batch was very predominant orange with background honey. Very evenly structured. 96 bottles now shelved. Gonna be a holly, jolly Christmas!

**RugenBrau** · 12-13-2011, 06:07 PM

I just cracked open a 5 gal carboy last night that I put up in 2008. It taste great but a little to dry for me to be really crazy about. I am thinking of blending it with some raspberry cider that I put up in 2009.

**Revvy** · 12-13-2011, 06:23 PM

Oh that sounds awesome, brau.

**nukinfuts29** · 12-13-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Revvy

Oh that sounds awesome, brau.

Yea it does, I'm jealous.

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bellaruche · 12-13-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RugenBrau

I just cracked open a 5 gal carboy last night that I put up in 2008. It taste great but a little to dry for me to be really crazy about. I am thinking of blending it with some raspberry cider that I put up in 2009.

Sweet! Did you leave this on the lees or was it racked off?

**RugenBrau** · 12-14-2011, 04:38 PM

Just checked my notes and the raspberry was 2008 also. I did rack it off after 2 months. I fermented it in the low 60's so it took a while. Now I'm curious about my 2007 cider! I'm a little worried....a few of the jugs are starting to turn dark.