So, I made a gallon of Apfelwein, and put in 8 ounce coke bottles. I've since given to 3 people to try, and none of them cared for it. I'm wondering what could be wrong.
I drank it several times and dont' mind it, but I have no idea what others are expecting/tasting. I don't generally drink any wine, preferring beer, so my experience level is low. This is what I can describe from my tastings:
It's light. not much taste, actually. Some apple aftertaste.
Fairly clear, though not perfectly clear.
Someone described it as having a "Musty" taste, whatever that means.
My recipe went like this:
3/4 of half-gallon of cider, the rest in plain apple juice.
1 pkg of Ale Yeast (I did not have any wine yeast handy)
Ferment for weeks
I mean, it's a pretty simple process! Any ideas?
I drank it several times and dont' mind it, but I have no idea what others are expecting/tasting. I don't generally drink any wine, preferring beer, so my experience level is low. This is what I can describe from my tastings:
It's light. not much taste, actually. Some apple aftertaste.
Fairly clear, though not perfectly clear.
Someone described it as having a "Musty" taste, whatever that means.
My recipe went like this:
3/4 of half-gallon of cider, the rest in plain apple juice.
1 pkg of Ale Yeast (I did not have any wine yeast handy)
Ferment for weeks
I mean, it's a pretty simple process! Any ideas?