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09-12-2009, 03:40 AM
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Homebrew Junkie
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How do you like your Apfelwein?
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Carbed or Uncarbed?
I have my first batch fermenting and I was just wondering what others think.
If you like uncarbed, how do you bottle? Just in a beer bottle without adding priming sugar?
Thanks!
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09-12-2009, 03:50 AM
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I like usually split it. Carb half, don't carb the other half. I'll drink the carbed stuff cold and warm up the uncarbed stuff. It is really personal preference.
For bottling uncarbed, just don't add any sugars
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09-12-2009, 03:51 AM
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Does the carbed half end up tasting like a champagne?
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09-12-2009, 04:03 AM
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My carbed was very dry, but I wouldn't call it champagne. The bubbles maybe effervescent like champagne, but the flavour was definitely apfelwein. I actually enjoy the uncarbed version better. I can add a bit of sprite to sweeten and carb at the same time if I desire, but i usually drink it uncarbed a bit below room temp.
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09-12-2009, 04:06 AM
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I like it carbed, and mixed 60/40 with cranberry juice. Hangover Cure in a glass.
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09-12-2009, 04:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Berserker_Brew
I like it carbed, and mixed 60/40 with cranberry juice. Hangover Cure in a glass.
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Definatly gonna have to give this one a try.....keep the input comming, I greatly appreciate it! |
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09-12-2009, 04:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Berserker_Brew
I like it carbed, and mixed 60/40 with cranberry juice. Hangover CAUSE in a glass.
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There, I fixed that for you.
I like mine lightly carbed, just as I am enjoying it now. I also like mine aged at least 6 months.
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09-12-2009, 04:29 AM
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Still...... 
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09-12-2009, 04:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ceedubya
There, I fixed that for you.
I like mine lightly carbed, just as I am enjoying it now. I also like mine aged at least 6 months.
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Ah 6 months? How does the taste significantly change from say 3 to 6 months? I am planning on bottling my batch and serving it at my family's Christmas/New Years parties. It will be aged approx. 4 months.... |
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09-12-2009, 04:41 AM
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I did mine half and half and liked both. Just depends on mood.
I have four bottles I made a year ago. I'm going to take one home for thanksgiving.
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