Boiled cider?

[gypster]

Hello, first time batch of cider here:

When pasteurizing my cider today, I accidentally let it boil (like a simmer, not a hard boil) for a few minutes while I had a phone call. Will this affect the final product? Since it's my first time, I'd like to just go ahead with it and see how it goes. Would it be ok to use this slightly boiled cider?

And are there any alternatives to kill off any wild yeast that might foul the batch?

Thanks

 

[Apple_Jacker]

Taste one and find out!

As far as wild yeast is concerned, was this fresh pressed, unpasteurized juice, or has it been pasteurized? Or, were there any preservatives in it? If yes, then wild yeasts aren't of any real concern.

 

[dr_al]

it will most likely be cloudy in the end not a big deal for some people a big deal for others, you may have a cooked apple taste try adding pectic enzyme it may help clear it but not all the way.

for the next time"
Camden tablets 1 per gallon or follow bottle directions they may be different depending on mfg, but for me it has always been 1 tablet per gallon, drop the tab's in and wait 12 to 24 hours then pitch in some pectic enzyme to drop out the pectin wait 12 to 24 hours, then pitch your yeast in and wait for the bubbly goodness to start.

 

[gypster]

Taste one and find out!

As far as wild yeast is concerned, was this fresh pressed, unpasteurized juice, or has it been pasteurized? Or, were there any preservatives in it? If yes, then wild yeasts aren't of any real concern.

It's raw from a local farm so I was concerned about some nasty bugs in it spoiling the brew.

 

[gypster]

it will most likely be cloudy in the end not a big deal for some people a big deal for others, you may have a cooked apple taste try adding pectic enzyme it may help clear it but not all the way.

for the next time"
Camden tablets 1 per gallon or follow bottle directions they may be different depending on mfg, but for me it has always been 1 tablet per gallon, drop the tab's in and wait 12 to 24 hours then pitch in some pectic enzyme to drop out the pectin wait 12 to 24 hours, then pitch your yeast in and wait for the bubbly goodness to start.

I tasted a little of it and compared it to the raw stuff that I still have. It doesn't taste much different and there's not that cooked apple sauce flavor (if that's what you are talking about)

Thanks for the suggestion on the tabs, is that something I can find on Amazon perhaps?

 

[UpstateMike]

Thanks for the suggestion on the tabs, is that something I can find on Amazon perhaps?

Probably, but are any of these places close to you?

http://www.lorebrew.com/ Lore Brewing Co.-Microbrewery & Homebrew Supplies; Danville, KY

http://www.partytownky.com/ Party Town; Florence, KY

http://www.tristatewinecrafting.com Tri-State Beer & Winecrafting; Florence, KY

http://www.thepartysource.com/eq.php The Party Source; Newport, KY

http://www.winebeersupply.com/ Winemakers & Beermakers Supply Co; Louisville, KY

http://www.myoldkentuckyhomebrew.com/ My Old Kentucky Homebrew; Louisville, KY

 

[gypster]

Oh, party town is closest. Thank you!

 

[dr_al]

im glad you didnt get the apple sauce taste, you could find them on amazon but unless you have prime it's most likely cheaper to hit up a local shop if you have one you like

 

[gypster]

So it's bubbling happily in the fermenter. About how long does this normally take? I've heard many different things. Should I wait till it stops bubbling from the air lock and then transfer it to bottles or the carboy I have?

 

[b-boy]

So it's bubbling happily in the fermenter. About how long does this normally take? I've heard many different things. Should I wait till it stops bubbling from the air lock and then transfer it to bottles or the carboy I have?

I've got one going now that is still bubbling after 2 weeks. It took about 3 days to get started. Had one last year do the same. I was worried about an infection, but it turned out fine.

I'd just keep taking SG readings until it levels out. I'd do a secondary for a few weeks, then into bottles. That's just me though.

 

[gypster]

Oh my, I'm such a newb. What is a SG reading? LOL I'm sure I know this answer, but it's escaping me right now.

 

[UpstateMike]

Oh my, I'm such a newb. What is a SG reading? LOL I'm sure I know this answer, but it's escaping me right now.

SG is Specific Gravity. To check the SG, you need a hydrometer.