1st time hard cider brewer - sugar application

[tpl536]

I am fermenting 11 litres (3 gallons ) of apple cider. I have added 3 campten tablets and have waited over 12 hours. Now I am just ready to pitch the champagne yeast and the yeast nutrient. I have come across a couple of recipes that call for the addition of brown or white sugar. What is a good amount of sugar to add to 3 gallons of cider? (I am planning on adding 2 packets of champagne yeast and 3 tablespoons of yeast nutrient). Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[user 21663]

I usually add 2 lbs. of brown sugar to 5 gallons of cider. The yeast are going to eat right through it so it all depends on how big you want your cider to be.

 

[tpl536]

i'm now wondering if my yeast and yeast nutrient amounts sound right. I have taken the info that I have gotten off various sites and I am hearing that 2/3 of a pack of yeast and 1 Tbsp of yeast nutrient is what is needed for 1 gallon of cider. Any ideas as to if this seems right?

 

[jamrs90]

It all depends on the yeast and nutrient. The packet of Lalvin 1118 I used said it was good for about 1-5 gallons, while the Danstar Nottingham I am fermenting now says to use at about 1 gram per liter. The yeast nutrient I have says to use 1-1.5teaspoons per gal and I've seen other recipes that call for 1tsp of nutrient for a 2 or 3 gallon batch. Your best bet would be researching by names of your products and/ or asking your LHBS.

There's one store near me that sells most of their products in what appears to be locally packaged wrappers, and another store farther away that I will be using for nutrients/ additives since they have commercial products in real sealed bottles and instructions/ directions on them.