apfelwein
ScubaSteve's Honey Apfelwein
by admin on May.12, 2008, under apfelwein, cider, wine
Background: Brewed by HomeBrewTalk member ScubaSteve, received as part of the 08/08/08 RIS swap. Based on EdWort's Apfelwein with honey added.
Appearance: Golden yellow, a slight haze.
Nose: Apples and alcohol.
Taste: Funky, apple-y, and dry. Some rubber and yeast notes.
Mouthfeel: Dry, some hot alcohol.
Overall: Definitely could do with some age (whoops, my bad). Though I try not to get tetchy about such things it's also way out of style for an apfelwein, being carbonated and much too strong.
Possmann Heisser Apfelwein
by admin on Apr.10, 2007, under apfelwein, apple wine, cider, mulled wine, wine
Background: Apfelwein is the German form of cider. Possmann makes a couple different apfelweins; this particular one is spiced, sweetened and intended to be served hot.
Presentation: 1 liter brown glass bottle with a screwtop.
Appearance: Pours very clear; light amber colour.
Nose: Apples and cinnamon with citrus (lemon?) notes.
Taste: Fairly sweet, with a light apple pie flavour. Definite lemon undertones. Long cinnamon finish, with some “earthy” tones.
Overall: Clean, simple taste; very nice in a warm mug on a cold winter night.
