What is an MLF starter? i was thinking of finishing it (sorbate and backsweeten) and mixing it with 1/2 or 1/3 as much n/a apple juice or "cider" to reduce the alc content and give it a fresh taste (after its settled/mellowed a while longer of course...). Any thoughts on this? I'm about to...
Im making a cider out of concentrate (13cans) and some apples and pears. I made it around 18%. I used 3 cinnamon sticks during the primary (6.5gal batch) and I will need to use more I think. Should I use potassium sorbate to finish it and then backsweeten or mix with more juice/cider with no...