Next cider recipe suggestions...

Looking for something a tad different, as I've just brewed a bog-standard cider from apple concentrate. it's delish, but i'd like to try something slightly different!

any suggestions? I need to know when to add extra ingredient(s) and how much of each. I quite like winter spiced stuff, and won't mind anything fruity whatsoever

First I would source fresh preservative free cider from a mill. Most press all winter so it should not be hard to find. Adding up to two pounds of dark honey to a 5 gallon batch would give you some nice spice and high OG. The honey will make it finish really dry though so you could add some campden once it reaches your desired alcohol/sweetness level to stop fermentation. An Ale yeast might produce some nice fruity flavors, ask your home brew shop about a good selection for the taste you are looking for. I am new to cider so I can't really comment on spices. If you do spice I think it should be very minimal or it will over power.

From my understanding of other people Wyeast 3068 imparts a nice fruity flavor. I have a cran-apple brewing right now with it. Won't know how good it actually works out for awhile though. Also try some Light DME to change the mouth feel, maybe 1 or 2 lb for 5 gal to start. DME is a fermentable, just keep that in mind for ABV.

Did you check the recipe section for different cider recipies?

johnnyo1977 said:

Did you check the recipe section for different cider recipies?

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I did, but I'm very new to this so looking for some recommendations, I've checked out some definite potentials though

Cheers for the advice so far, the honey should be a definite.