Infected, yup. Way too much head space. Bummer.
Cider looks like this after two months. Did not clear up at all, even though I added some pectic enzyme. What's the white stuff on top? Infected? Also, any ideas why it did not clear up?
Clear. Can I keep this batch just to see if it would ever clear up? Or does the infection have an influence on that?
Good tip on the headspace, did not consider it yet!
The batch may not be a gonner quite yet, that pellicle might be from a wild yeast such as Brettanomyces and/or wild bacteria of the like that are found in sour beer.
As others have suggested, rack it to a smaller jug and let it age out another 3-6 months, then taste and see if it is drinkable. It may turn into a funky, sour cider which I've heard can be quite good.
Here is a my very active cider. 4-1/2 gallons of Kirkland Apple Juice, 3/4lb brown sugar and S-04 yeast.
Wow that is active. My S-04 has never looked like that. What temps. are you fermenting?
Thanks. Mines usually 60-64 F
I'm torn between dumping what I have and going back next week or just dealing with what I got yesterday. Don't have space or carboys for both.
Apple pie cider
I got there about 1 pm and was the only one in line. They're doing the "hard blend" now, for a private party today (one of the CT brew clubs I think), and will be doing it for the public next week. I suspect there will be a lot of people for that. I'm torn between dumping what I have and going back next week or just dealing with what I got yesterday. Don't have space or carboys for both.
Any chance they will be doing this again? I picked up 7 gallons in early Oct that is going nicely. Looking to maybe do another 6 once I get my pear out of the Fermentor
I'm sure they're still pressing cider, but AFAIK the hard cider blend is a one weekend per year deal. When the're done they go back to the sweet table cider that they bottle in 1 gallon jugs. But, call and ask.
True. I think they will fill any container with the sweet cider while you wait.
There are others who also do sweet cider that way and prices vary!
Kharnynb, that is a really cool jug!
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