What is post-ferture sweetener?
Imagine that you have worked hard in the elaboration of your own beer, wine, cider or mead, and, finally, Tachán! The final test reveals a unbuttoned taste. To do? This is where post-ferture sweetening comes into action. It consists of the addition of sugars, juices or honey to your drinks once the fermentation has concluded. This small magical touch transforms a dry concoction into a symphony of sweetness.
Steps for successful sweetening
To achieve effective sweetening, we must first stop yeasts that could still want to hold a fermentation party. For this, we use sulphites and sorbates after fermentation. Once we take this preventive measure, it’s time to add our favorite sweetness! It is advisable to keep the drink instead of bottling it, since the danger of unwanted fermentation could turn your bottle into a rocket.
Selecting your sweetener
The type of sweetener you choose can make wonders in your concoction. Honey, arce syrup, sugar or even fruits nectar can be the heroes of your sweetness of sweetness. Each provides their personal seal, and it is important that you choose the one that best suits the base flavors of your drink.
Balance is the key
Not everything sweet is gold. For a delicious result, balance is fundamental. An sweetened concoction must harmonize the acidic, bitter and tannic flavors with the sweetness you are incorporating. The palate test is your best friend here: it starts testing small amounts of sweetener and adjust until you find the perfect mixture. Remember, not everything is a path of roses; Each drink has its personality.
Adjusting according to fruit
For example, if your elaboration includes very acidic fruits such as black rulers, you can increase sweetness significantly, looking for a high final gravity. Instead, a drink with softer fruits, such as apricot, will require less sweet to achieve the desired balance.
The sweetening tool
If you do not want to leave everything to chance, you can always use tools such as those available in beer preparation software, which facilitate the calculation of the amount of sweetener you will need. Only introduce the volume of the current drink and gravity, and voilà, you will get the recommended amount to achieve your goal. It’s like having a personal assistant in the kitchen!
A sweet end to your beer adventure
Post-ferture sweetener can be the final touch that you will need to turn your hobby into an experience worthy of a wine tasting. So, stretch, test, mix, and always remember, every concoction has its own path to the perfect balance. To provide for homemade creations!
