Using a Cider Base with Corn Syrup

[Jonathan_Marino]

Hey cider gurus!

About to brew a Graf and wanted this communities opinion on this product:
https://shop.greatfermentations.com/product/pro-series-cider-base-64-oz-jug/
All looks fine and brandy, but when I received the product, to my confusion, the first listed ingredient - making it top bill - was "Fermentable Corn Syrup" followed by Apple Juice concentrate. I know it isn't HFCS but I'm wondering if I have made a huge tiny mistake in ordering from this company.

The rest of the grain bill is carapils (34%) maris otter (34%) flaked oats (20%) - leaving the cider base at 11%

Any insights are much appreciated - Happy Brewing

 

[lumpher]

I don't think you made a mistake. I also don't think it would be good if the juice concentrate (operative word "Concentrate") was the majority ingredient. I'd follow the instructions and run with it.

 

[Rish]

Probably not a mistake but for a graf I would have just used grocery store juice and saved a good bit of money. Good luck!

 

[JAReeves]

I've used this stuff, just not for a straight, no additive cider. If I am adding fruit, using a wild fermentation, or some other mod, it's great (but so might a no-preservative FAJC from the store). Pre-COVID, I was able to get straight fresh-pressed juice from the cidery 10 minutes away, but alas, their offer to the home-brew community is no more.