Edwart's Apfelwein

[beersteiner2345]

So... made this yesterday and it's got airlock activity today.

Question. Is this stuff supposed to smell terrible when fermenting? I like the smell of beer fermenting (most of the time), but this stuff is just plain offensive!!!! Seems hard to screw it up, but I am curious.

 

[cuttsjp]

Yeah, I'm not the only one who will tell you this, but all you need to do is search "Rhino farts" on the forums. Happens all the time, and your Apfelwein/cider will still come out great. 'Nuff said. No worries.

 

[johnnyspade]

Apples don't smell great during the first stage of fermentation. How long it lasts will depend on the yeast you used but it should start to subside within a few days.

 

[Jacktar]

This is good information. I bought my juice over the weekend and I'm off to buy yeast later this week.

 

[beersteiner2345]

Thanks for the info!