Apples

[xanxer82]

I got about 33lbs of apples cut cored and mushed up last night. Just over 5lbs per gallon.
Added KMeta and waiting for my Pectic Enzyme to arrive (I thought I had a jar)
I'll have an SG and do an acid test tomorrow. It's so cold now I doubt anything will happen until I add the enzyme and yeast.

 

[boozinsusan]

That was the reason for my apple cyser this fall!


What are you making?

 

[xanxer82]

Mmm Apple Cyser.
SG was at 1.085.
Had to pitch yeast late last night. Hopefully Georges quick shipping gets my enzyme here.
Was bubbling away this morning. Fruit is a bit messier than a concentrate but it was a lot of fun.
Just making a basic apple wine. First fruit wine I've made.

 

[boozinsusan]

I steam juiced the apples, so it was like concentrate......


I came into this hobby backwards, I think.... making fruit wines first.... must admit, the kit I have is making me a bit nervous. haven't even started it yet.


Anything happening with your wine yet?

 

[gaudet]

I steam juiced the apples, so it was like concentrate......


I came into this hobby backwards, I think.... making fruit wines first.... must admit, the kit I have is making me a bit nervous. haven't even started it yet.


Anything happening with your wine yet?

Thats not backwards.... Its the way I came into the hobby too. Still haven't done any kits that I purchased personally. Have helped with a few other peoples projects.

 

[fivebk]

I second that !!!! That's exactly how I started. I was still apprehensive when I did my first kit. I found though that if you can follow directions the kits are pretty easy. Still a lot of fun either way you go.

And then there is experimenting.

BOB

 

[boozinsusan]

Well, then I see I am in good company......

 

[xanxer82]

Moved the must to secondary today. going to drop a ton of sediment. I really should invest in a 3 gallon carboy.

 

[boozinsusan]

Yes, mine has a large layer of sediment at the bottom.......

 

[Fly*guy]

I made 6 gallons of apple wine this past fall(09), turned out great for the 1rst pure fruit wine I made.
Maybe a little more back sweetening next batch, but over all pretty good even though it is still pretty young

there is a lot of lees when doing apple with all the fruit in with the juice.
I too bought a steam juicer and used the concentrate from it to make the 6 gallons, clears much faster that way and gets to the bottle quicker, there by freeing up the carboy for the next delicious experiment

I.E. ---- Chardonney/Semillion

 

[Waldo]

A tip for really good apple wines is to use a variety of different types of apples to make the wine from.

 

[boozinsusan]

When I made mine, I remembered you said that before, Waldo, and took your advice.


I made it with 3-1/2 gallons steam juiced apples (from one tree) then added 2 gallons juice from a store, and a half gallon of cider (both organic and with mixed apples). I think a blend gives a much more balanced flavor.

 

[Boyd]

I started backwards 4 years ago. Picked a bunch of wild grapes. Don't like grape jelly so I made wine.

I'm told it is a favorite. All gone in about 6 months except for 2 bottles I saved to see how it ages.

Had those for x-mas dinner this year. Even I liked it.

Never done a kit and don't expect to.