sleepystevenson
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone.
Made my first 6 gal. batch of Ed's Apfelwein about a month ago (first part of September). From what I've read here, time really makes this stuff.
Just wondering about experienced apfelwein makers opions: am I better off leaving it bulk age in the fermenter (glass carboy) for awhile before bottling or bottle it and let it age in the bottle?
My original plan was to let it go about six weeks in the fermenter and then some months in the bottle. I was hoping this stuff would be tasting pretty good by xmas...
Oh, one more question! How much priming sugar do you use per gallon?
(my plan is to naturally carbonate 3 gals in 22 oz. bottles and bottle the other 3 gals still, so I can compare for my next batch!)
Thanks!!
Made my first 6 gal. batch of Ed's Apfelwein about a month ago (first part of September). From what I've read here, time really makes this stuff.
Just wondering about experienced apfelwein makers opions: am I better off leaving it bulk age in the fermenter (glass carboy) for awhile before bottling or bottle it and let it age in the bottle?
My original plan was to let it go about six weeks in the fermenter and then some months in the bottle. I was hoping this stuff would be tasting pretty good by xmas...
Oh, one more question! How much priming sugar do you use per gallon?
(my plan is to naturally carbonate 3 gals in 22 oz. bottles and bottle the other 3 gals still, so I can compare for my next batch!)
Thanks!!