Ciderpress/Vinoka fermentation vessel

[DrSteve1971]

Hi All,

I have a Vinoka/RJSpagnols/Ciderpress "still or sparkling" kit. I have heard that cider is way more sensitive than beer to the air during fermentation. I have 2 containers...an ale pail or a glass carboy (narrow neck so it could be difficult to clean). When making beer I use the ale pail, syphon and condition in the glass carboy. Could I use the same process for cider? Also, if I do a secondary, is it time sensitive i.e. could I leave it in for 1-2 months?

Also I have heard of "blow back" does anyone have any experience with these kits to know if this could be an issue?

At the end of the day I will have to bottle condition and Vinoka suggested adding some fermentable sugar prior to bottling.

Thanks!

 

[Yooper]

You can use the bucket for primary, and the carboy for secondary without any worries.

I don't know what a "blow back" is, so I can't help out with that, sorry!

 

[DrSteve1971]

Thanks YooperBrew...cider here I come! Then after my wife is happy, I can make some more beer.

I think "blow back" refers to vigerous fermentation. But with the ale pail it shouldn't be as much of an issue as with a narrow neck carboy.