Apple Honey Haze Session Graff
Refreshingly crisp and naturally sweet, this Apple Honey Haze session graff combines the bright, tangy notes of apple cider with the floral depth of wildflower honey. This light and effervescent brew is perfect for warm summer days, offering a tantalizing balance of flavors that will leave you yearning for another sip. Share it at your next gathering or enjoy it solo!
ingredients
- 1 gallon fresh apple cider
- 1 lb wildflower honey
- 2 cups pale malt extract
- 1 oz Saaz hops (for aroma)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 packet Champagne yeast
- 1/2 tsp potassium metabisulfite
- Water (if needed to adjust sweetness)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat the apple cider over low heat; do not boil.
- 2.
Gradually stir in the wildflower honey until fully dissolved.
- 3.
Add the pale malt extract and cinnamon (if using), stirring until mixed well.
- 4.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 5.
Add Saaz hops and let steep for another 10 minutes.
- 6.
Cool the mixture rapidly using an ice bath or a wort chiller.
- 7.
Once cooled, transfer to a sanitized fermentation vessel.
- 8.
Add the yeast and potassium metabisulfite, then seal the vessel with an airlock.
- 9.
Ferment at a cool room temperature (60-70°F) for 1-2 weeks, or until fermentation is complete.
- 10.
After fermentation, siphon the graff into sanitized bottles, adding a splash of water if it’s too sweet.
- 11.
Cap the bottles and let them carbonate in a cool dark place for 1-2 weeks.
- 12.
Chill and enjoy on a hot summer day!
