I've made cider in 1 gallon batches with ok success. Never got the really apple-y flavor.
This time around I want to go 5 gallons. A friend of mine made a cyser (a LOT of honey and brown sugar, and 50 cinnamon sticks!) It actually turned out ok, but I want a lower abv version. Here's what I'm thinking:
5 gallons R.W. Knudsen Cider and Spice.
It doesn't HAVE to be this juice, and I actually may change my mind when I get to the store, but this is pretty delicious to me.
3 lbs of dark brown sugar
3-5 lbs of honey(not sure how much yet)
a few tea bags
Cinnamon sticks(maybe 20)
yeast nutrient
and I have a starter going with ec1118 right now.
I plan on stopping the ferment in the low .020s or high teens. I like sweet ciders and my womang would prefer the sweeter as well I think.
Input appreciated. Thanks.
This time around I want to go 5 gallons. A friend of mine made a cyser (a LOT of honey and brown sugar, and 50 cinnamon sticks!) It actually turned out ok, but I want a lower abv version. Here's what I'm thinking:
5 gallons R.W. Knudsen Cider and Spice.
It doesn't HAVE to be this juice, and I actually may change my mind when I get to the store, but this is pretty delicious to me.
3 lbs of dark brown sugar
3-5 lbs of honey(not sure how much yet)
a few tea bags
Cinnamon sticks(maybe 20)
yeast nutrient
and I have a starter going with ec1118 right now.
I plan on stopping the ferment in the low .020s or high teens. I like sweet ciders and my womang would prefer the sweeter as well I think.
Input appreciated. Thanks.