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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #195 on: October 14, 2013, 07:53:17 PM »
Hmm...thats all I got.

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #196 on: October 14, 2013, 08:03:22 PM »
So i tasted my moonshine after letting it sit for about 2 1/2 weeks, and it noticed a bitter aftertaste, which wasn't present before. Anyone know what caused this? It's been in the fridge and i left cinnamon sticks in the jars. I took out the cinnamon sticks right after tasting it and put it in a dark cabinet to see if that helps at all.

  Did you sanitize your containers before filling them with the apple pie?  Is there excessive sediment in the bottom of your containers?  Did you notice that the containers sounded like they were under pressure when you opened them?
  The reason I'm asking is there is a possibility that you got a wild yeast in there when you sealed your containers.  Any of the things I mentioned would be signs that some sort of fermentation continued after sealing your containers.  That wild yeast will produce a taste like you described.

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #197 on: October 14, 2013, 08:08:57 PM »
So i tasted my moonshine after letting it sit for about 2 1/2 weeks, and it noticed a bitter aftertaste, which wasn't present before. Anyone know what caused this? It's been in the fridge and i left cinnamon sticks in the jars. I took out the cinnamon sticks right after tasting it and put it in a dark cabinet to see if that helps at all.

  Did you sanitize your containers before filling them with the apple pie?  Is there excessive sediment in the bottom of your containers?  Did you notice that the containers sounded like they were under pressure when you opened them?
  The reason I'm asking is there is a possibility that you got a wild yeast in there when you sealed your containers.  Any of the things I mentioned would be signs that some sort of fermentation continued after sealing your containers.  That wild yeast will produce a taste like you described.

I did sanitize the jars and I noticed a lot of sediment at the bottom and thought it was just the cinnamon. So when i took the sticks out i put the liquid through a sieve. The jars did seem like they were under pressure and it a bit hard to open. So if it is this fermentation, is this batch just not good to drink now?

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #198 on: October 14, 2013, 08:18:21 PM »
So i tasted my moonshine after letting it sit for about 2 1/2 weeks, and it noticed a bitter aftertaste, which wasn't present before. Anyone know what caused this? It's been in the fridge and i left cinnamon sticks in the jars. I took out the cinnamon sticks right after tasting it and put it in a dark cabinet to see if that helps at all.

  Did you sanitize your containers before filling them with the apple pie?  Is there excessive sediment in the bottom of your containers?  Did you notice that the containers sounded like they were under pressure when you opened them?
  The reason I'm asking is there is a possibility that you got a wild yeast in there when you sealed your containers.  Any of the things I mentioned would be signs that some sort of fermentation continued after sealing your containers.  That wild yeast will produce a taste like you described.

I did sanitize the jars and I noticed a lot of sediment at the bottom and thought it was just the cinnamon. So when i took the sticks out i put the liquid through a sieve. The jars did seem like they were under pressure and it a bit hard to open. So if it is this fermentation, is this batch just not good to drink now?


  A wild yeast will taint any homebrew or wine.  Most of the time the taste is not good.  However, that is not a 100% thing.  As far as your Apple pie goes, I would see how it ends up before you toss the batch.  Also, This may not be the case with your batch, but it sounds like it.
  If you decide to do another batch, it might be a good idea to use a sanitizer bought from a homebrew shop that is specifically for cleaning a container prior to fermentaiton.  If you need a suggestion of where to get this I can provide one.

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #199 on: October 14, 2013, 08:29:45 PM »
So i tasted my moonshine after letting it sit for about 2 1/2 weeks, and it noticed a bitter aftertaste, which wasn't present before. Anyone know what caused this? It's been in the fridge and i left cinnamon sticks in the jars. I took out the cinnamon sticks right after tasting it and put it in a dark cabinet to see if that helps at all.

  Did you sanitize your containers before filling them with the apple pie?  Is there excessive sediment in the bottom of your containers?  Did you notice that the containers sounded like they were under pressure when you opened them?
  The reason I'm asking is there is a possibility that you got a wild yeast in there when you sealed your containers.  Any of the things I mentioned would be signs that some sort of fermentation continued after sealing your containers.  That wild yeast will produce a taste like you described.

I did sanitize the jars and I noticed a lot of sediment at the bottom and thought it was just the cinnamon. So when i took the sticks out i put the liquid through a sieve. The jars did seem like they were under pressure and it a bit hard to open. So if it is this fermentation, is this batch just not good to drink now?


  A wild yeast will taint any homebrew or wine.  Most of the time the taste is not good.  However, that is not a 100% thing.  As far as your Apple pie goes, I would see how it ends up before you toss the batch.  Also, This may not be the case with your batch, but it sounds like it.
  If you decide to do another batch, it might be a good idea to use a sanitizer bought from a homebrew shop that is specifically for cleaning a container prior to fermentaiton.  If you need a suggestion of where to get this I can provide one.

Thanks for the help. I'm going to see how it turns out after leaving it in the cabinets instead of the fridge for a few days. It'd be great if you could provide me with some links for the sanitation things.

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #200 on: October 18, 2013, 04:57:50 PM »
Where is everyone getting their everclear??  I cannot find it anywhere....  I am not a huge drinker so I need help with a substitute grain alcohol.  Can someone use rum, like bicardi 151?? 

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #201 on: October 18, 2013, 05:04:38 PM »
Wal-mart, 191proof grain....
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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #202 on: October 18, 2013, 05:10:12 PM »
Thanks...I haven't checked there.  I will check there tomorrow.

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #203 on: October 18, 2013, 05:18:08 PM »
Is it available in Washington? I know it is here, used it for a batch a few months ago.

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #204 on: October 20, 2013, 10:48:01 PM »
I don't know if you can get it in wa. I have always got mine in Oregon.
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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #205 on: October 20, 2013, 10:57:31 PM »
May have to send my in-laws to Oregon.  :chuckle: :chuckle: 

What is a good substitute?

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #206 on: October 20, 2013, 11:03:52 PM »
You can get everclear in wa now. I did and used it on my last batch of "pie" 190 proof. Just call around to the local liquor stores to find it. Not all stores have it. I suggest you buy the 1/2 gallon jugs if you plan on making a decent sized batch.

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #207 on: October 20, 2013, 11:21:49 PM »
This sounds good and easy to make

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #208 on: October 23, 2013, 11:44:54 AM »
Just finished filling 36 small mason jars full of this stuff  :tup:  Of course I am drinking a little too and I have to say.....THIS STUFF IS NUCLEAR!!   :yike: :yike: :yike: 

Cheers  :brew:

Does anyone put theirs in the fridge?  Any reason not to put it in the fridge??

Thanks

Johnny

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Re: Apple Pie Moonshine
« Reply #209 on: October 23, 2013, 11:59:15 AM »
Just finished filling 36 small mason jars full of this stuff  :tup:  Of course I am drinking a little too and I have to say.....THIS STUFF IS NUCLEAR!!   :yike: :yike: :yike: 

Cheers  :brew:

Does anyone put theirs in the fridge?  Any reason not to put it in the fridge??

Thanks

Johnny
I put mine in the frig.  To me it taste even better cold but I also let it age.  I have a couple jars from last year.  Cracked one a couple monts ago  :drool: damn good.
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