More Apples =Better Wine? We Tested It -Over 11% ABV!

When a 3-way isn’t enough… go 4-way! 🍎 In this video, we make a 4-Way Apple Wine using FOUR different apple sources for insane flavor complexity—plus a secret twist with spiced tea and brown sugar. This isn’t your average apple wine. By combining juice, concentrate, freeze-dried apples, and spiced tea, we create a rich, layered, fall-inspired brew that finishes around 11.5% ABV and tastes like spiced cider meets apple pie. If you’ve ever struggled with thin or boring apple wine, this method changes everything. 👉 Perfect for beginners and experienced brewers alike! _____________________________________ 🍎 Ingredients (US & Metric) Base Must: 1 gallon (3.8 L) apple juice (no preservatives except ascorbic acid) 4 cans (12 oz / 355 ml each) frozen apple juice concentrate ~½ packet Safale S-04 yeast: https://amzn.to/4bqsbmH Flavor Additions (Secondary): 2 bags (1 oz / 28 g each) freeze-dried Fuji apples 5 bags cinnamon apple spice tea: https://amzn.to/4bGtBsb Brown sugar (to taste, approx. ½–1 cup / 100–200 g) Optional: Additional sugar or concentrate for backsweetening Stabilizers OR pasteurization method _____________________________________ 🛠️ Tools Used 2-gallon (7.6 L) fermentation bucket with lid & Airlock: https://amzn.to/4bsPRag Hydrometer + Graduated Cylinder: https://amzn.to/4ow8gXz Auto siphon: https://amzn.to/4cz8VRr Fine mesh strainer or brew filter (e.g., “rumble jar”): https://amzn.to/4owOwCH Spaddle: https://amzn.to/4bM43IQ Star San: https://amzn.to/3SXFoKg TRBOS: https://amzn.to/3WROzxD Measuring pitcher (“pitcher of awesomeness”): https://amzn.to/4dFWNzh Dead blow hammer (HOSS optional… but fun 😄): https://amzn.to/48qUH6C We use the Amazon Affiliate Program for these links and we DO receive a small commission if you purchase using our links and all this comes at no additional cost to you! _____________________________________ Related Videos: Concentrated Apple Wine: https://youtu.be/W8e9GtqvsB4?si=7uPD5d1BHjq1qDmk Triple Raspberry Mead: https://youtu.be/91o6c2afRd8?si=ru8IUvLeX1dju0Kp Pasteurization: https://youtu.be/zWBU3EI-EFo?si=hzpH37GDn294o8w7 Oxygen and Headspace: https://youtu.be/09hjzoRogCk?si=AHKdzOg8yqFHd5lg Back Sweetening: https://youtu.be/xHbo1LnZnXw?si=MRHFeLZkZm4gPMEB _____________________________________ ⚙️ Key Brewing Notes Starting Gravity: ~1.090 Final Gravity (dry): ~1.000 Final Sweetened Gravity: ~1.022 ABV: ~11.5% ✔ Oxygenate early for yeast health ✔ Use multiple apple sources for complexity ✔ Tea adds tannin + spice without extra ingredients ✔ Brown sugar adds depth (molasses notes = game changer) Become a City Steading VIP - Click to learn more http://www.city-steading.com/vip-club _____________________________________ Want more City Steading? Website: http://www.city-steading.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/citysteading #AppleWine #Homebrewing #WineMaking #FruitWine #DIYWine #BrewAtHome #SpicedApple #Fermentation #Winemaking #CraftBeverages