Hi, this is my first batch of Cider from apples from my yard
5 gallons
5 camden tablets
redstar champagne yeast
SG: 1.041
primary fermentation temp 80F
My question is now that the primary fermentation is slowing down (after 10days), should I leave the cider on the lee longer to mature knowing...
I am using red star champagne yeast and it does state 59F as low temp. I moved the carboy to a 65F room. What I'm worried about is whether over 5 days it spoiled?
Hi, this is my first post and first hard apple cider attempt. 5 days ago I added my yeast to the apple cider (fresh pressed, added Camden tablet and waited 48h before adding the yeast). I left the carboy in my wine cellar at 55F and after 5 days see no activity. I assume it's the temperature...