Hi, I'm sorry to start a new thread as my first bit of activity on this site, but I have looked through a lot of posts and still can't find any recent posts on the topic. I recently bought a pack of Oztops which have already given me 6L of very tasty cider at an estimated 4-5%. I've searched the site and only found a few old threads mentioning these amazing little caps, so I'm trying too see if anyone has improved on the basic recipes.
The ones I've made haven't cleared up very well and leaving them for 2 days in the fridge doesn't seem to let them settle either. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get a good looking cider? I'm thinking about having people around to drink from bottles that aren't old juice bottles, ie brew it, transfer into another bottle (s) and let the brew clear. I'm willing to muck around to get a presentable cider.
My latest cider was a pure apple juice start, with vanillin sugar added, plus half a stick of cinnamon, inspired by a store bought flavour that is currently selling very well. It's just finished and has been in the fridge for a day - very refreshing!
Has anyone else got a twist on the basic recipes? Such as honey or raisins in the mix?
Any help offered will be greatly appreciated. I've dabbled in home brew before but these Oztops have definitely re-sparked my interest again as they so easy and seemingly easy to modify.
Thanks!
The ones I've made haven't cleared up very well and leaving them for 2 days in the fridge doesn't seem to let them settle either. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get a good looking cider? I'm thinking about having people around to drink from bottles that aren't old juice bottles, ie brew it, transfer into another bottle (s) and let the brew clear. I'm willing to muck around to get a presentable cider.
My latest cider was a pure apple juice start, with vanillin sugar added, plus half a stick of cinnamon, inspired by a store bought flavour that is currently selling very well. It's just finished and has been in the fridge for a day - very refreshing!
Has anyone else got a twist on the basic recipes? Such as honey or raisins in the mix?
Any help offered will be greatly appreciated. I've dabbled in home brew before but these Oztops have definitely re-sparked my interest again as they so easy and seemingly easy to modify.
Thanks!