So I'm going to attempt making my first cyser. I've done a few batches of cider and beer, so this is new to me. Here's what I have:
3 gallon carboy
3 gallons apple juice
~4lbs honey
Nottingham ale yeast
nutrient/energizer
The plan is to add enough honey to the apple juice to eventually overwhelm the yeasts' alcohol tolerance so I end up with a sweet still cyser. It has been reported by others on the forum that Notty will handle roughly 10% abv. Obviously I shouldn't start off with too much honey, so I'd like to hear some ideas from the group as to how much I should add incrementally. I also plan on doing staggered nutrient additions too. Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated.
Eric
3 gallon carboy
3 gallons apple juice
~4lbs honey
Nottingham ale yeast
nutrient/energizer
The plan is to add enough honey to the apple juice to eventually overwhelm the yeasts' alcohol tolerance so I end up with a sweet still cyser. It has been reported by others on the forum that Notty will handle roughly 10% abv. Obviously I shouldn't start off with too much honey, so I'd like to hear some ideas from the group as to how much I should add incrementally. I also plan on doing staggered nutrient additions too. Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated.
Eric