M mickwitch Member Joined Aug 20, 2012 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Sep 5, 2012 #1 I barrelled my cider 2 wks ago an I'm waiting for it to clear now but i had a sneaky taste an it's very dry/harsh. Will it sweeten up any? On a plus note its stating to smell ok.
I barrelled my cider 2 wks ago an I'm waiting for it to clear now but i had a sneaky taste an it's very dry/harsh. Will it sweeten up any? On a plus note its stating to smell ok.
Apple_Jacker Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Oct 13, 2011 Messages 785 Reaction score 219 Location Chattanooga Sep 5, 2012 #2 Any idea what the alcohol content is? Did you backsweeten at all? I don't think sweetness will reappear in something dry.
Any idea what the alcohol content is? Did you backsweeten at all? I don't think sweetness will reappear in something dry.
OP OP M mickwitch Member Joined Aug 20, 2012 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Sep 5, 2012 #3 Apple_Jacker said: Any idea what the alcohol content is? Did you backsweeten at all? I don't think sweetness will reappear in something dry. Click to expand... Hi i added sugar after barrelling it as per instruction not sure of alcohol content. Can i add more sugar?
Apple_Jacker said: Any idea what the alcohol content is? Did you backsweeten at all? I don't think sweetness will reappear in something dry. Click to expand... Hi i added sugar after barrelling it as per instruction not sure of alcohol content. Can i add more sugar?
david_42 Well-Known Member Joined Oct 8, 2005 Messages 25,581 Reaction score 196 Location Oak Grove Sep 5, 2012 #4 It won't get sweeter and any sugar you add will just be fermented. Cider can take a year or more to mellow.
It won't get sweeter and any sugar you add will just be fermented. Cider can take a year or more to mellow.