Hello,
Long time all grain brewer here that is making cider for his wife. I do not drink cider so I will be relying upon here palate for direction. She likes Euro ciders over American ciders. Magners is probably her favorite with traditional Strongbow as well. Favors tart over sweet.
I will be making two gallon batches so we can experiment. I purchased some 100% juice from Target and am ready go tomorrow but have a few questions if you would be so kind:
1) Acid - I have some acid blend but am unsure when and how much to add. From reading some posts it looks like 1/2 - 1 teaspoon per gallon. Does this sound right if she wants a tart cider?
Also, when to add, primary or in the keg?
2) Yeast Nutrient. I purchased some but am unclear how much to use. My yeast will be Safcider.
3) Krausen - How much space do I need to leave at the top of the fermenter? Does cider foam any less or the same as beer?
4) Fermentation length - What is the usual length for a complete fermentation? I will be cold crashing before going to keg for carbonation.
Thanks for your help!
Long time all grain brewer here that is making cider for his wife. I do not drink cider so I will be relying upon here palate for direction. She likes Euro ciders over American ciders. Magners is probably her favorite with traditional Strongbow as well. Favors tart over sweet.
I will be making two gallon batches so we can experiment. I purchased some 100% juice from Target and am ready go tomorrow but have a few questions if you would be so kind:
1) Acid - I have some acid blend but am unsure when and how much to add. From reading some posts it looks like 1/2 - 1 teaspoon per gallon. Does this sound right if she wants a tart cider?
Also, when to add, primary or in the keg?
2) Yeast Nutrient. I purchased some but am unclear how much to use. My yeast will be Safcider.
3) Krausen - How much space do I need to leave at the top of the fermenter? Does cider foam any less or the same as beer?
4) Fermentation length - What is the usual length for a complete fermentation? I will be cold crashing before going to keg for carbonation.
Thanks for your help!