DrummerBoySeth
Well-Known Member
Most of you already have a story similar to this, but I thought I would share mine. I brewed a batch of Spiced Hard Cider back in February. I miscalculated the amount of spices and the time in secondary with spices to achieve the flavor I was looking for. What I ended up with was WAY too spicy. I could not taste the cider at all. The cinnamon and clove flavors completely dominated and made the cider nearly undrinkable. It really was pretty gross.
I hid this cider in the back corner of my closet because I am very reluctant to dump any brew, no matter how bad it may seem at first. I pulled out a few bottles of this and put them in the fridge last week. Earlier this evening, I decided to drink one with my dinner to see how they had changed with time. To my surprise, the cider was borderline amazing! The spice flavor had faded significantly. It is now at a level close to what I had originally imagined. Additionally, there had previously been a slightly funky yeast character that did not blend well or lead to a "clean tasting" cider. This flavor is completely gone, and the brew has matured to almost exactly what I envisioned in the first place.
I think I may even enter it in an upcoming homebrew competition. I can't believe how much better it is now. It tastes like a completely different recipe.
Just thought I would share.
I hid this cider in the back corner of my closet because I am very reluctant to dump any brew, no matter how bad it may seem at first. I pulled out a few bottles of this and put them in the fridge last week. Earlier this evening, I decided to drink one with my dinner to see how they had changed with time. To my surprise, the cider was borderline amazing! The spice flavor had faded significantly. It is now at a level close to what I had originally imagined. Additionally, there had previously been a slightly funky yeast character that did not blend well or lead to a "clean tasting" cider. This flavor is completely gone, and the brew has matured to almost exactly what I envisioned in the first place.
I think I may even enter it in an upcoming homebrew competition. I can't believe how much better it is now. It tastes like a completely different recipe.
Just thought I would share.