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Backsweeten after kegging and carbing??

Discussion in 'Cider Forum' started by tmcmaster007, May 21, 2013.

 

  1. #1
    tmcmaster007

    Well-Known Member

    Posted May 21, 2013
    I kegged up my first cider last week and took a taste yesterday. I'd like to get a bit more sweetness in it and was considering backsweetening with concentrate. Is this something I can do after it has been carbed or did I miss my window? Thanks.
     
  2. #2
    ColoHox

    Compulsive Hand Washer

    Posted May 21, 2013
    You can still sweeten. You will lose a lot of the carb to open and mix the concentrate, but just hook it back up and your in business.
     
  3. #3
    tmcmaster007

    Well-Known Member

    Posted May 21, 2013
    Easy enough, thanks!
     
  4. #4
    LeBreton

    Well-Known Member

    Posted May 21, 2013
    I've done lab work measuring how much carbonation is lost opening and re-closing cider. Surprisingly little carbonation (i.e. not enough to register on the equipment) is lost if you close up within a minute or two.

    Helps to chill it down before opening.
     
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