As per post #18 we sampled the next bottle, (slightly ahead of the 3 month mark), and here are our thoughts. The heat is pretty much gone. The tartness is also greatly diminished leaving a nice apple flavor. The caramel smell is still there but not obvious in taste, however, there was another distinct taste that I couldn't immediately place but by the time that we finished the bottle it hit me. It tasted like rock candy, (that I haven't had since I was a kid). Overall it is good, I just hope that the caramel taste comes around. I'll post another review after the 6 month bottle.
Caramel...Whatchamecallit..!?!?
- Thread starter Legitapotimous
- Start date
-
Love Gotmead and want to see it grow? Then consider supporting the site and becoming a Patron! If you're logged in, click on your username to the right of the menu to see how as little as $30/year can get you access to the patron areas and the patron Facebook group and to support Gotmead!
-
We now have a Patron-exclusive Facebook group! Patrons my join at The Gotmead Patron Group. You MUST answer the questions, providing your Patron membership, when you request to join so I can verify your Patron membership. If the questions aren't answered, the request will be turned down.
I've never bothered peeling and coring my apples, have never noticed any bitterness even when I ferment on the skins.
And Vandall, thanks for the review, caramelized sugar or honey is definitely something I want to try.
