Well I have been reading lately about home made cider using Apple Juice.
I have ordered a 5 litre demijohn, Cider yeast, Cleaning tablets and an air lock.
My plan is to create 4.5 litres of cider, If anyone has any step by step instructions they have used or created it would be great.
My plan so far ( I don't expect this to be perfect & hope for some advice from more experienced people )
1) 3 Litres of apple juice into demijohn and add 1 teaspoon of yeast + shake
2) After a few days once the fermentation has calmed down add the rest of the juice
3) Leave until fermentation has completed.
Now this seems fine when reading on-line instructions but I'm not really sure on a few things.
How do I sterilise my equipment, i have ordered some sterilising powder but not got a clue how to use it and also how do I know when fermentation has finished?
I have ordered a 5 litre demijohn, Cider yeast, Cleaning tablets and an air lock.
My plan is to create 4.5 litres of cider, If anyone has any step by step instructions they have used or created it would be great.
My plan so far ( I don't expect this to be perfect & hope for some advice from more experienced people )
1) 3 Litres of apple juice into demijohn and add 1 teaspoon of yeast + shake
2) After a few days once the fermentation has calmed down add the rest of the juice
3) Leave until fermentation has completed.
Now this seems fine when reading on-line instructions but I'm not really sure on a few things.
How do I sterilise my equipment, i have ordered some sterilising powder but not got a clue how to use it and also how do I know when fermentation has finished?