Dextrose for apfelwein

[ciderslug]

Couple of quick questions- I'm thinking of trying Edwort's recipe for Apfelwein.

1. Can I substitute corn syrup for powdered dextrose? If so, what is the conversion on that?

2. Has anyone ever let that recipe age for the 3-4 months recommended? If so, should I assume it should be racked off after the first few weeks?

 

[Freezeblade]

1. I have no idea on the conversion.

2. many people let it age much longer than that. no racking necessary.

 

[Nurmey]

Welcome to HBT!

You would be better off using table sugar. Corn syrup as other ingredients like vanilla and salt that you do not want in your Apfelwein.

 

[ciderslug]

Thanks to you both. I'm going to try with a small amount of sugar.

 

[chode720]

I aged my for 6 months in the glass carboy, no issues