apfelwien ABV% adjustment

[orleans]

Hey, I'm wanting to try some apfelwien. Seems as though everyone adds 2 lb of some form of fermentable, corn sugar or brown sugar. They report the ABV at around 8+%. I'm not wanting it that strong. So if I were to forgo the sugar will that ruin the taste? Anyone? thanks jm

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[DisturbdChemist]

The apfelwien i made turned out to be around 6% and i used two pounds of dextrose and let it ride for a month before i touched it. It finished dry like edwort said but i like a little sweeter so i added a little more apple juice to sweeten it up a little. You cant tell there is alcohol in it. Just taste like apple wine which can sneak up on you lol

You mean dont add any sugar to the juice?

 

[Sacdan]

Yes, you can skip the sugar. Get a good gravity reading. I use a refractometer to get brix and then convert to OG.