Ok, I've tried to find the right thread but thought I'd go ahead and ask this instead of searching around for what I'm looking for!
I have been making cider for over a year now, mostly using store bought organic, pasteurized juice with different combinations of natural cane sugar or honey and various yeasts. I've had some great results and some that didn't turn out too well. Most of my friends say my ciders taste like a mix between champagne and beer and they surely pack a punch!
After reading the forum for a bit, I thought I'd try a batch using 5 gallons of unpasteurized juice from a local orchard along with local honey and Wyeast London Ale III. Can anyone point me to a good recipe that would use that combination?
Also, is there anything I need to add to the juice or do to the juice before I start? Sounds like I need to add Campden tablets, is that right?
Sorry for the newbie questions, I've really just found the forum and have mostly been working off of some information given to be from the local homebrew shop!
I have been making cider for over a year now, mostly using store bought organic, pasteurized juice with different combinations of natural cane sugar or honey and various yeasts. I've had some great results and some that didn't turn out too well. Most of my friends say my ciders taste like a mix between champagne and beer and they surely pack a punch!
After reading the forum for a bit, I thought I'd try a batch using 5 gallons of unpasteurized juice from a local orchard along with local honey and Wyeast London Ale III. Can anyone point me to a good recipe that would use that combination?
Also, is there anything I need to add to the juice or do to the juice before I start? Sounds like I need to add Campden tablets, is that right?
Sorry for the newbie questions, I've really just found the forum and have mostly been working off of some information given to be from the local homebrew shop!