Other than apple cider and yeast, what else goes into making a good hard cider? Very tempted to try one.
How long does it take to make one?
How long does it take to make one?
You just need a decent apple juice (no preservatives or added sugar) and an ale/cider yeast and some nutrient to help. Don't add any excessive sugars and you can carbonate them easily. Hard cider comes from acidic rather than 'eating' apples traditionally - If you add fruits with apple cider i'd suggest acidic additions for flavour rather than to boost 'sugar' for ABV.RichBrewer said:Other than apple cider and yeast, what else goes into making a good hard cider? Very tempted to try one.
How long does it take to make one?
OK now you are peaking my interest! I wonder if I could do some experimental one gallon batches?Caplan said:You just need a decent apple juice (no preservatives or added sugar) and an ale/cider yeast and some nutrient to help. Don't add any excessive sugars and you can carbonate them easily. Hard cider comes from acidic rather than 'eating' apples traditionally - If you add fruits with apple cider i'd suggest acidic additions for flavour rather than to boost 'sugar' for ABV.
It's well worth the experiment though. Good luck!
Oh man! Looking for apples as I write this!Caplan said:One gallon experiments are great! You can test until you find something you love without the space or expense of commiting to 5 gallon etc.
I was thinking of doing just that. I was also thinking about using 1/2 gallon growlers for fermenters. Can I send apples through my juicer to make cider? Sounds like most ciders are made from a mixture of apples but it might be kinda fun to try.david_42 said:If you can find good fresh juice in glass gallons, all you need to add is some yeast and an airlock. I generally pour off a cup of juice to leave room for fermenting. Unfortunately, plastic gallons are about all I can find around here.
I agree - A juicer would work!Talcottsk said:I bet you could use your juicer--i use a combination blender and straining bag--and with that it takes me about 30 mins to squeeze out a gallon--juicer would probably save you from tiny fruit pieces and may be faster (less hand juice contact anyway)
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