Here's the link to my first brew. I was just winging it and thought I was making a cider, but came out a wine. Little did I know that all that sugar would make it a wine. It actually turned out really good! The honey and brown sugar blended well to give me a smooth drink. So after a few other brews under my belt, I decided to make a few adjustments on my old recipe and see how things go. Here's my recipe.
5 gals Indian Summer cider
4lbs brown sugar
4 cans apple juice concentrate
~4lbs honey (yay free honey)
1.5 tsp energizer
3tsp nutrient
Nottingham yeast
OG 1.090
Might also add more concentrate before bottling to back sweeten after sorbate does it's thing. May also add some acid blend this time as well. What does everybody think? I think I've improved on my recipe, and can't wait for the results!
5 gals Indian Summer cider
4lbs brown sugar
4 cans apple juice concentrate
~4lbs honey (yay free honey)
1.5 tsp energizer
3tsp nutrient
Nottingham yeast
OG 1.090
Might also add more concentrate before bottling to back sweeten after sorbate does it's thing. May also add some acid blend this time as well. What does everybody think? I think I've improved on my recipe, and can't wait for the results!