Definately keep us updated!orac69 said:OK, my first 2 Perry batches are in the primaries..
Batch 1;
Conference pears - 1 gallon demijohn
1 tsp Pectolase
1 crushed campden
OG 1042
PH 3.1
Left for 3 days then pitched: Gervin Ale Yeast s.cerevisore
Batch 2;
Unknown pears - seemed very ripe, the juice appeared very yellow and "thick" compred to batch 1. Put in 1 Gallon demijohn.
2 tsp Pectolase
1 crushed campden
OG 1028
PH 3.8.
Tasted very bitter and not quite "right" so I added 5 tbsp Glucose (not sure if that was right, but hey this is an experiment!)
This raised the SG to 1042
Left for 3 days then pitched: Youngs cider yeast.
Will keep you posted..
Thats the real trouble! I live 15 miles from my nearest home brew shop - but luckily it's ownly a few minutes from where I work in the week so I pick up glassware in my lunch time. Try looking on ebay.co.uk for 'local pick up only' deals - within your area you'll find 'job lots' of demijohns that'll suit your needs.orac69 said:I wish I had more demi's too..
I managed to get hold of 6 demijohns in total, 3 now contain my first cider (again each one different trying different yeast / apple combinations) and the last one is about to hold my first mead....
There arent any brew shops where I live - and most mailorder firms wont ship glass now - too heavy and easily broken..
Wow im getting into this home brewing..
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