Cider + Wyeast Farmhouse Ale 3726 + 95 degrees = Yum

[uberswank]

So I wanted to experiment and use a saison yeast to make a cider. I had a pack of Wyeast Farmhouse Ale 3726 I never got around to putting in beer. I used 4 gallons of local cider and then boiled 2lbs of brown sugar and 1oz ground coriander seeds in 1.5 gallons of water for 15 minutes. Based on this nugget i found, i started fermentation around 95 degrees and kept it within 2 degrees either side with a brew belt and insulation. It was done and six days and finished at .998 gravity. I bottled it today with 5oz priming sugar. I tasted it before adding the sugar and it was SO DELICIOUS. Definately tart and tasty, with some extra belgian/saison flavors! Can't wait to taste it in a month or two! :rockin:

 

[HopHeaven]

Whoa thats a real hot fermentation. May have to try that come summer time when the house warms up a bit. Keep us updated! Been thinking about using a Saison yeast strain

 

[WilliamSlayer]

Wow. Ok, that's out there. I read the post, but it's like being told black is white. I am also going to try to use a saison yeast this year, so I'm excited to hear you got that much character out of your batch!

 

[step]

All the saison yeasts make awesome ciders in my experience. Flocculation seems to vary, but not consistently... I think differences in juice contribute to this.

Great post! Need to get a batch going!!!

 

[LeBreton]

What a tease! Now we all have to wait until things get warm enough again to try this.