insanim8er
Well-Known Member
I'm about to start a cider with store bought tree top.
The SG is 12.5 brix or about 1.0505 - 6.7% pavb
I plan on using an ale yeast (wyeast 1968) since I have some I harvest from a previous beer.
The alcohol tolerance of the yeast is 9%
So here is my question:
What is the "rule of thumb" for adding sugar to hit target SG. Also what is the "rule of thumb" for hitting different levels of sweetness when using a yeast with a lower alcohol tolerance?
I'd like to know the answer to this specific senerio but also in general, so I know how to adjust for any senerio ( teach a man to fish)
Or would it make more sense to get the SG up to hit 9% and back sweeten it after its done fermenting?
Thanks
The SG is 12.5 brix or about 1.0505 - 6.7% pavb
I plan on using an ale yeast (wyeast 1968) since I have some I harvest from a previous beer.
The alcohol tolerance of the yeast is 9%
So here is my question:
What is the "rule of thumb" for adding sugar to hit target SG. Also what is the "rule of thumb" for hitting different levels of sweetness when using a yeast with a lower alcohol tolerance?
I'd like to know the answer to this specific senerio but also in general, so I know how to adjust for any senerio ( teach a man to fish)
Or would it make more sense to get the SG up to hit 9% and back sweeten it after its done fermenting?
Thanks