T theboot89 Member Joined Sep 5, 2012 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Sep 11, 2012 #1 Could i use maple sugar instead of dextrose for yeast to eat and still be left with a maple flavor? Anyone have some input or am i on my own with this experiment?
Could i use maple sugar instead of dextrose for yeast to eat and still be left with a maple flavor? Anyone have some input or am i on my own with this experiment?
S smythe012 Member Joined Jul 25, 2012 Messages 16 Reaction score 0 Location Valparaiso Sep 11, 2012 #2 I'm thinking of doing the same thing except using real maple syrup to back sweeten. You can lose a lot of flavor from the sugars consumed during fermentation. I'm going to try a test batch in the next month, I'll post a report if I can remember.
I'm thinking of doing the same thing except using real maple syrup to back sweeten. You can lose a lot of flavor from the sugars consumed during fermentation. I'm going to try a test batch in the next month, I'll post a report if I can remember.
C ChasidicCalvinist Well-Known Member Joined Feb 6, 2012 Messages 356 Reaction score 13 Location Hookstown Sep 11, 2012 #3 I made a 2 gal batch of cider that I backsweetened with maple syrup and it turned out great.
OP OP T theboot89 Member Joined Sep 5, 2012 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Sep 11, 2012 #4 Excellent! Strong maple flavor?
wooda2008 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 27, 2010 Messages 193 Reaction score 23 Location Dover Sep 15, 2012 #5 I haven't been able to taste any maple flavors when I use syrup to prime. Backsweetening works great though.
I haven't been able to taste any maple flavors when I use syrup to prime. Backsweetening works great though.
OP OP T theboot89 Member Joined Sep 5, 2012 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Sep 15, 2012 #6 So a still cider would hold the maple flavor?
Atek Well-Known Member Joined May 6, 2010 Messages 429 Reaction score 35 Sep 15, 2012 #7 Just an idea but what about making a maple syrup wine and blending? Would you prime it after or no? I've never had a still cider, seems odd to me...
Just an idea but what about making a maple syrup wine and blending? Would you prime it after or no? I've never had a still cider, seems odd to me...
keesh Well-Known Member Joined Aug 12, 2011 Messages 325 Reaction score 29 Location Central Coast, CA Sep 15, 2012 #8 Maybe try maple extract?