I don't know anything about a "six week minimum," I don't think about bottling mine for a minimum of 6 months. Then I don't touch those bottles for another 6 months minimum. I'm drinking some 2 year old that is amazing.
Revvy - Is there enough yeast left in suspension after 6 months in primary to carbonate it, or do you not bother carbonating it?
I don't know anything about a "six week minimum," I don't think about bottling mine for a minimum of 6 months. Then I don't touch those bottles for another 6 months minimum. I'm drinking some 2 year old that is amazing.
I agree that your apfelwein doesn't have a six week minimum, but I'm quite sure that is what Edworts outlines. As read in the recipe "Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp): At least 6 weeks at 74 degrees".
Whether it is "at least 6 weeks" or "a minimum of 6 weeks", let's not split hairs.
I have and I agree.And if you've read tons of other discussions, even in his thread, you will see how many folks have come to realize that apfelwein seriously improves with age....
I just started home brewing. So...My house stays close to 74 degrees in general. And, after 6 weeks the liquid had stopped bubbling. And, I waited the general 3 days. Then, we went on a trip; the house temp dropped. And, when we got back and turned the heater on again, the liquid started bubbling again. Do I wait to bottle until the bubbling stops again; or, can I bottle now?
Thank you for your advice.
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