crabapple wine?

[andyherrick]

My father in law wants to make crabapple wine. He has a basic kit and has never made wine before. I make beer and know little about wine. If anyone could help me out with amounts and ingredients I would be grateful.

 

[Nurmey]

I wouldn't hesitate to make any of Yopper's recipes.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f79/crabapple-wine-51010/

 

[andyherrick]

Thanks, That is exactly what I need. It doesnt seem too complicated, I hope.

 

[Yooper]

It's very easy! I have a batch going right now.

 

[andyherrick]

I wasnt aware that wine takes a long time to ferment, and it seems like a lot of racking. Is there a way that we could just primary ferment it and then secondary, and then to the bottle?

 

[Yooper]

I wasnt aware that wine takes a long time to ferment, and it seems like a lot of racking. Is there a way that we could just primary ferment it and then secondary, and then to the bottle?

Well, you could. You'll just have more crud in the bottles and a not clear wine and a risk of off-flavors from letting it sit on the lees. Fruit wines, especially fruit wines loaded with pectin like apples, drop a ton of lees. It takes a while to get it clear. It also takes a while to produce 12-14% ABV, so the yeast stays in suspension for a while.

 

[andyherrick]

I see. I have learned more about wine today than I ever have. Thanks for the advice.