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Hi Guys
I have been doing a lot of Google research and reading round the forum as I wait for my apples to be ready for harvest but I still have a few outstanding questions. If anyone could answer any of them I would be very happy
So far I have brought some
I have also made with bits and bobs round the house
Now my questions
Thanks again and sorry for the long post but I got carried away!
I have been doing a lot of Google research and reading round the forum as I wait for my apples to be ready for harvest but I still have a few outstanding questions. If anyone could answer any of them I would be very happy
So far I have brought some
- Youngs cider yeast
- 5 Litre PET Demi-John with cap and grommet
- Bubbler Airlock for Demi-John
- Young's u Brew Campden Tablets x 100
- Young's U Brew Cleanser & Steriliser 250g
- Glass beer hydrometer
I have also made with bits and bobs round the house
- An Apple Press
Now my questions
- Do I need anything else to get brewing?
- How do I work out which apple tree has bitter apples and which one has sweet apples and how many of each shall I use. I have 5 apple trees in my garden all totally different plus many in near gardens which are again different so I am sure I have some good cider apples just telling which one is which is a challenge when I have little apple knowledge. If I do find any that are good people are also more than welcome to come get some! Apples have been a pain to clear up hence the cider making idea
- I am aiming for a low alcohol level (4-5%) sweet cider, I have heard that if I just add sugar to the cider it will make the bottles go BANG. Hence I brought the Camden tablets. If I make the cider then add these, then add sugar will it be ok?
- How long should it take to ferment - going for this low level of alcohol, also I think the yeast I have is express yeast?
Thanks again and sorry for the long post but I got carried away!
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