Created by user Brandon O at homebrewtalk.com, "graff" is a cider with malts and hops. This recipe is made using apple juice (4 gal), DME, Cascade hops (target 10 IBU's or less - about 0.5oz of 6 AA hops), and US-05 yeast (Nottingham also works). If using "cheap" juice, use 120L Crystal to reduce tartness.
Fermentables
3% - Dry Malt Extract - Light - US
1
44
8
Extract
3% - Dry Malt Extract - Amber
1
42
10
Extract
1% - Caramel/Crystal 60 - US
0.5
36
60
Steep
93% - Apple Juice (8.7 lb / gal)
34.8
7
1
Late
0% - Torrified Wheat - US
0.0625
36
2
Steep
Hops
Cascade
0.5
Pellet
Boil
60 min(s)
5.8
9.4
Yeast
Fermentis Safale US-05
81%
Other Stuff
No other stuff in this recipe
Mash Steps
No mash steps in this recipe
Special Instructions
1.Steep the Crystal and Torrified Wheat in 0.75gal of 155F water for 30 min.
2.Sparge with 0.25 gal of 170F water. Discard grains.
3.Bring to boil and add DME (2 lbs) and hops. Boil for 30 min.
My wife's favorite homebrew to date. 5 gallons was gone within 2-3 days.
My wife likes to drink Angry Orchard, Wyders Reposado, Smith & Forge, Seattle Cider, etc. She prefers "drier" cider.
I thought the malt really took some of the bite out of the apple juice without making it too sweet. I used cheap apple juice ($0.99 per 1/2 gallon), so I went with 120L Crystal. I would use a bit more torrified wheat next time for head retention.
This could also serve as a good "base" to tinker with.
Overall, I enjoyed the taste and was was pleased with how easy it was to make. 10/10 will brew again!
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