Recent content by Eilertso

I'm a first time cider-brewer, and I have a question about my first three batches. Now, September (2013) I made three 35 liter batches from fresh apple juice directly from a local apple farm; 2 months in primary, then 1 year in secondary (glass baloons in a dark basement). One were made with...

Thank you for all your kind advice - this is most helpfull!

As a first time cider maker, I have one more if anyone is still in this thread: Any thoughts on carbonating with sugar versus apple juice..?

Thanks for all the replies, boys. One 25L with Wyeast English Ale yeast, one with Edinburgh Ale yeast, and one with Safflager 04 dry yeast. If that's your experience, I'm tempted to bottle with no added yeast. hmm...

Do you think that I should use the same yeast as I did in the primary, or just use champagne yeast regardless? Thanks for the Quick reply

So, last Oktober I made 25l x 3 of hard cider with some variation in yeast etc. per batch. Primary for 1-2 months, and then secondary in whine-baloons in a dark chilled room 'till this date. I would like some Sparkling and some still, and I'm in need of advice. I guess that all the yeast is...