Caramel Apple Cyser
Experience the rich harmony of flavors with this Caramel Apple Cyser Brew, blending organic apple juice and caramelized honey for a unique twist. Infused with fragrant spices, this delightfully complex beverage matures gracefully, revealing layers of caramel and apple pie notes. Perfect for sharing on cool evenings, this luscious cyser is a true artisan creation.
ingredients
- Organic Apple Juice: 3 gallons
- Caramelized Honey: 5 lbs
- Regular Honey: 1-2 lbs (adjust for target gravity)
- Cinnamon: 1.5 tsp (for primary)
- Nutmeg: Dash (use sparingly)
- Pectic Enzyme: 3 tsp
- Yeast: 1 packet Lalvin 71B
- Cinnamon: 1.5 tsp (for secondary)
steps
- 1.
Begin by caramelizing the 5 lbs of honey using traditional bochet techniques until it reaches a deep amber color.
- 2.
In a fermentation vessel, combine the caramelized honey, organic apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pectic enzyme.
- 3.
Adjust the gravity with regular honey to reach an original gravity of 1.118.
- 4.
Pitch the Lalvin 71B yeast into the mixture.
- 5.
For nutrient supplementation, add 1 tbsp of boiled yeast slurry at the start and daily for the first three days, degassing before each addition.
- 6.
Let the mixture ferment for approximately 21 days or until it reaches a final gravity of 1.016.
- 7.
After fermentation, rack the cyser into a secondary vessel and add additional cinnamon.
- 8.
Age for about two months to enhance the flavors before bottling.
