We drank this cider on Christmas and I got great reviews. Everyone loved it.
Heres my notes:
06/28/08
5 gallons Mott's (clear)
1 packet Lalvin EC-1118 (pitched dry)
OG 1.050
07/12/08
SG 1.000
6.55% ABV
10/01/08
racked to keg and I stirred up a little too much sediment so pressurized and let it sit
12/13/08
reracked to another keg on top of 1/2 cup water mixed with 5 crushed Camden tablets and 1 1/4 tsp Pot Sorbate.
12/16/08
I boiled 1/2 gallon water (maybe a little less) with 1 lb dark brown sugar for a few minutes then added 1 cinnamon stick and turn down to a simmer covered for about a 1/2 hour (I think) I then let the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture sit covered until cool. Removed the cinnamon stick and added mixture to the keg.
12/25/08
Excellent reviews from friends and family. They were amazed I made this with bottled juice. Very subtle cinnamon flavor and slightly less sweet than common commercial brands.
The only thing I want to change is the cinnamon procedure. I think I want to age on a cinnamon stick or 2. Reason being is the first 2 or 3 glasses were cloudy with a stronger cinnamon flavor due to sediment from the cinnamon. So I figure if I age on cinnamon stick(s) I can eliminate the sediment and produce more consistent results. This recipe is definitely a winner.
Anyone have experience with cinnamon sticks to give me some input? How much to use and how long?
Heres my notes:
06/28/08
5 gallons Mott's (clear)
1 packet Lalvin EC-1118 (pitched dry)
OG 1.050
07/12/08
SG 1.000
6.55% ABV
10/01/08
racked to keg and I stirred up a little too much sediment so pressurized and let it sit
12/13/08
reracked to another keg on top of 1/2 cup water mixed with 5 crushed Camden tablets and 1 1/4 tsp Pot Sorbate.
12/16/08
I boiled 1/2 gallon water (maybe a little less) with 1 lb dark brown sugar for a few minutes then added 1 cinnamon stick and turn down to a simmer covered for about a 1/2 hour (I think) I then let the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture sit covered until cool. Removed the cinnamon stick and added mixture to the keg.
12/25/08
Excellent reviews from friends and family. They were amazed I made this with bottled juice. Very subtle cinnamon flavor and slightly less sweet than common commercial brands.
The only thing I want to change is the cinnamon procedure. I think I want to age on a cinnamon stick or 2. Reason being is the first 2 or 3 glasses were cloudy with a stronger cinnamon flavor due to sediment from the cinnamon. So I figure if I age on cinnamon stick(s) I can eliminate the sediment and produce more consistent results. This recipe is definitely a winner.
Anyone have experience with cinnamon sticks to give me some input? How much to use and how long?