Quick Cider Fermentation

compact007 · Nov 27, 2006

First time cider maker here, and i have my first problem. My airlock has sadly died, only 48 hours after it has started, is this normal, or do i have a problem? Now i did only a 3 gallon batch and used dry ale yeast to ferment. So my question is, is this normal? Any info would be a great help, i think im gonna leave it in the fermenter for at least a week.

EvilTOJ · Nov 27, 2006

It's possible that it could be done, but yes, leave it in the fermenter at least another week.

david_42 · Nov 27, 2006

48 hours isn't unusual for cider that hasn't been loaded up with sugar. Cider is almost all simple sugars and the yeast can just rip through it. Plus using a dried yeast in 3 gallons, you had a higher cell count to start with.

compact007 · Nov 28, 2006

eviltwinofjoni said:
It's possible that it could be done, but yes, leave it in the fermenter at least another week.

do you think it would be best to do a 2 4 6 method, kinda like the 1 2 3 metod in brewing beer?

Caplan · Nov 28, 2006

compact007 said:
do you think it would be best to do a 2 4 6 method, kinda like the 1 2 3 metod in brewing beer?

2 weeks in primary certainly won't hurt your cider. 4 Weeks for secondary is okay (I tend to do more) but then give it at least 6 months for aging in bottles for better results. Cider needs much more time than beer.

compact007 · Nov 29, 2006

well heres the deal, sadly my lid has a small crack, so thats why there is no airlock activity i believe, but it is still fermenting so thats a good sign. Hope it is not contaminated!!!!

Orfy · Nov 29, 2006

Gravity check?

compact007 · Nov 29, 2006

have no hydrometer... thing broke during my move...

Orfy · Nov 29, 2006

I'd leave it be if it's bubbling and go beg steal borrow or buy a hydro.

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