Cider with ale yeast-sooner drinkablilty?

[srbelow]

Last year I made the popular Ed Wort apfelwein and it took around 4 months before it was drinkable and around 6 to get really good. This year I used apple cider instead of juice and Nottingham ale yeast instead of Montrachet wine yeast. Will this have an effect on the length of time until it's ok to drink?

 

[brazedowl]

That's actually how I always do it, and backsweeten using the method on https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f81/daves-carmel-apple-cider-244656/

 

[hellpatrol]

in any batches i've done notty took longer, but it tastes a lot better! it depends on how much sugar you added, a lower OG will be drinkable sooner. high ABV cider will be harsh for months