maffewl
Well-Known Member
My very first beer was a simple American Light Ale extract kit that my wife had bought me. We didn't have any corn sugar, and since I didn't know any better, I substituted table sugar. Not only that, but I followed the 1,2,3 directions I was given. Of course, it turned out with quite a bit of "apple" flavor. While I remember being disappointed in the results, everyone else, especially those who like Woodchuck, loved it.
It's been almost a year now, and for my "Homebrew Anniversary" beer, I would like to re-create that apple beer. Trick is, I'm an all-grainer now, and would like to see if I can refine it a bit; make it seem a little more on purpose, than just a happy-accident.
I want this to be an apple beer, approx. 4-5% abv, not a cider, but a beer with strong apple flavor. I keg now, so I could rack while it's very green and reduce the chance of age stripping the apple flavor, and can use table sugar for alot of the fermentables.
What are your suggestions, recipes, or any other comments?
It's been almost a year now, and for my "Homebrew Anniversary" beer, I would like to re-create that apple beer. Trick is, I'm an all-grainer now, and would like to see if I can refine it a bit; make it seem a little more on purpose, than just a happy-accident.
I want this to be an apple beer, approx. 4-5% abv, not a cider, but a beer with strong apple flavor. I keg now, so I could rack while it's very green and reduce the chance of age stripping the apple flavor, and can use table sugar for alot of the fermentables.
What are your suggestions, recipes, or any other comments?