Ale brewed with cider

[d_san06]

I am trying to make a cider beer, not hard cider. What I had in mind was a cider, fig, and vanilla wheat beer. I'd like a solid amount of apple cider flavor, but how much and when should I add the cider? 10 minutes to go in the boil?

Its all going to be partial grain.

Wheat beer sounds good, but any other suggestions on a style of ale that will hold these flavors well?

Thanks guys!

 

[Fathand]

Have you seen the thread on Graf?

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f81/graff-malty-slightly-hopped-cider-117117/

Although I've never made it, sounds similar to what you have in mind. Might be a good jumping off point.

 

[hunter_le five]

I wouldn't add the cider until after the beer wort has been cooled and transferred to the fermenter. Don't boil the cider!

Here's another good beer/cider hybrid recipe that may give you some good ideas:
Gunslinger's Graff

I'm interested to hear how yours turns out. Please reply back with the results!