Speierling apple wine is a lot more astringent than the regular version, and its alcohol percentage is higher.Īpple wine is produced mostly in the state of Hessen, from locally grown apples. In Frankfurt, the speciality is apple wine made with the juice from a kind of fruit similar to a wild apple, harvested from indigenous Speierling trees. What the Germans, Swiss, and Austrians call “apple wine” is actually a kind of cider, made from pressed apples and yeast.
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One of the best ways to get to know Frankfurt is by experiencing the city’s culture first-hand – starting by trying the favourite local beverage, apfelwein! Apfelwein in Frankfurt, Germany How to make Apfelwein – Apple Wine Apfelwein (pronounced “up-fill-vine”) is a beloved part of Frankfurt’s history and cultural identity, and the production of apple wine is seen as a prestigious traditional craft.Īt first glance, Frankfurt may seem like a very modern city with its skyscrapers, the European Central Bank (home of the Euro!), and cosmopolitan inhabitants, but it has an old, traditional heart waiting to be discovered by travellers, who are likely to delay their European Vacations to spend more time here. Summer in Frankfurt is the best time to enjoy a glass of apfelwein in the sun, on the grassy embankments alongside the Main River. Frankfurt am Main is surprising in that its famous drink is Apfelwein, or “apple wine!” The Markets in Frankfurt When planning a trip to Germany, one usually thinks of the Oktoberfest in Munich, huge Steins (beer mugs) overflowing with foam, and cheerful beer-maids serving rowdy patrons. Germany, Europe, is known for its excellent beer crafting and brewing heritage, and for having some of the very best beer brands in the world. Do YOU have a favorite Apple Wine Recipe you want to share? Do you make a mean apple cider? Drop me a line and I will share your recipes with my readers.Apfelwein (Apple Wine) in Frankfurt am Main Germany Europe Starting Specific Gravity (S.G.) 1.090-95įollow the same directions as in Recipe #1
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*** If you want more of a full bodied heavier wine then make the following changes to the recipe:ġ4-16 pounds of apples (or 1 gallon of juice - no preservatives added)ġ/2 pint of White Grape Concentrate or 1 pound of raisins Let wine set for a couple of months before drinking. If it is clear now then it is time to bottle. Keep doing this until your wine is clear. You will wait about 2 months and then siphon your wine off the sediment again. Siphon your wine off the sediment into a clean secondary carboy, reattach your airlock. You will know it is complete when your S.G. The sediment is the stuff that accumulates at the bottom of your container.Īttach your airlock and wait for your fermentation to be complete. Now you will siphon your wine off of the sediment into your secondary container which is usually your glass carboy. Stir your batch every day and check the Specific Gravity with your Hydrometer. Stir in all other ingredients except for the anti oxidant and your Yeast and cover your fermenter.Īfter 24 hours add your yeast and cover your fermenter.
This will help with the clearing of your wine. Put your juice into your Primary Fermenter and add your crushed Campden Tablet and Pectic Enzyme. They will get soft so keep squeezing periodically.) (If you do not have a press to press the juice out of your apples you can put your cut up apples into a nylon straining bag and press the juice out through the mesh as they ferment. Cut your apples into smaller pieces and press the juice from your apples. dipped in peanut butter is my favorite!ħ - 8 pounds of apples (or 2 quarts of juice with no preservatives added)ġ tsp anti oxidant - This is added before bottling You will want to stay away from the brand Delicious because of its low acid content. McIntosh, Jonathan and Winesap apples are the best but any tart apple will work as will any combination of tart apples. I do want to say you will want to stick with the more tart apple varieties when you are making apple wine. if you are like me and have a neighbor that has apple trees. Looking for a good apple wine recipe? I LOVE apple wine!! If you live in an area that grows apples or if you happen to have some apple trees in your back yard. Apple Wine Recipe - Some of my favorites!
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