AndrewTodd
Well-Known Member
Well I have my brewing supplies on the way and am about to jump into my first batch of cider. I have a couple of questions.
I feel like first day apprentice..
I have two options for my first batch of 5 gallons
Both start with fresh local sweet cider that has been ultraviolet pasteurized. My yeast will be Wyeast 4184 Sweet Mead. I can go with either Mountaintop honey or corn sugar. The first being more of a Cyser option. Or I can opt for both honey and sugar.
I have yeast nutrient coming so as I understand that the honey needs that. Any other things I might need to take into consideration?
I want to possible add some citrus to this, orange or lemon peel. I'm not set on that yet. And I'm not sure if I should add that after racking.
I have a very rudimentary knowledge of what I'm going to do so any help is going to be a plus.
I feel like first day apprentice..
I have two options for my first batch of 5 gallons
Both start with fresh local sweet cider that has been ultraviolet pasteurized. My yeast will be Wyeast 4184 Sweet Mead. I can go with either Mountaintop honey or corn sugar. The first being more of a Cyser option. Or I can opt for both honey and sugar.
I have yeast nutrient coming so as I understand that the honey needs that. Any other things I might need to take into consideration?
I want to possible add some citrus to this, orange or lemon peel. I'm not set on that yet. And I'm not sure if I should add that after racking.
I have a very rudimentary knowledge of what I'm going to do so any help is going to be a plus.