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Took a sample after a week in the primary. It was down to 1.010 and I did not like the taste of the sample, it tasted like my weisenbier that didn't turn out all that good. Hopefully 2 more weeks will clean it up.

Took a sample after a week in the primary. It was down to 1.010 and I did not like the taste of the sample, it tasted like my weisenbier that didn't turn out all that good. Hopefully 2 more weeks will clean it up.

Hey hey, more STL folks! Update on my apfelwein, I'm nearly 4 months since start and its holding steady at 8.5%. I think I am going to let it sit until the 6 month mark then bottle.

I read this entire thread a while back and I don't recall if it's recommended to keep the Apfelwein in the carboy the entire time (3-8months) or to rack into secondary to age or bottles once fermentation has completed.

I made Ed Wort's recipe almost by the book (I used brown sugar instead of dextrose). Mixed it all up on Feb 21st and my OG was 1.065, I was farting around on my day off moving my pale ale to the fridge and pulled a sample of the Apfelwein to see where it was at. It showed 1.010....so 7.2%. I...

good deal. Its been in the primary for a week, I'm going to let it sit for 1, maybe 2 more then bottle. Already planning my next batch just need to figure out when is better to start to keep a supply available.

Thanks for the input!

Lol good questions, I have no clue.

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So with my first brew (BB's Weizenbier) I forgot to take a OG but I hit the FG. Not sure what the ABV ended up but 2-3 bottles give me a good buzz. Yesterday I started a Brewers best american pale ale. I decided to boil 3.5 gallons instead of 2.5 recommended and I did a late extract...

Great, now I just need to find a deal on a pot.

Slowly trying to amass equipment for eventual all grain brewing. Found this at an estate sale, brand new/never used but the box was dirty.....$20 Good find?

Here is my Weizenbier, turned out decent I think.

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ok I didn't wait lol. Took a FG of 1.011 (recommended 1.011-1.015) smelled fine, tasted the sample and it was ok so I decided to bottle. Here are some pics......let me know what you think. first opened the primary Hydro reading looks pretty clear for a weizen racking to bottling bucket...