Part of the fun of being a home brewer is that you can experiment with recipes. You can either try to copy a commercial beer that you really like, or create your own one of a kind brew. Of course, the drawback to experimentation is the very real possibility of failure. Thus we come to the solemn news that a beer has died.
We at Lake House Brewing are sad to announce the death of Dill and Brownie’s Adams Apple Ale. While the brewing process and fermentation went off without fail, the taste department failed to show up for the party. While the subtle notes of cinnamon worked perfectly, the tart factor was off the charts leaving a bitter aftertaste that clung to the sides of your tongue without any apple flavor coming through. Multiple attempts to correct and balance the flavors failed and only served to make matters worse eventually cumulating in the realization that it was too far gone to save.
I believe my mistake may have been in using Granny Smith apples instead of a variety with a higher sugar content. On a bright note, I did bottle a six pack that will be stored for the next six months in hopes that the flavors will mellow allowing for at least some enjoyment at a later time. So with that, I will put this one up as experience and move confidently on to the next recipe as my kegs are getting lighter and my friends are getting thirsty.
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