Alright.. I have 2 one gallon batches of cider.
The first batch.
1 gallon of apple juice
1/2 cup of brown sugar
2 tbls of honey
2 tbls of Maple syrup
packet of coopers ale yeast
Fermentation: very fast, had to put a blow off on it. After 1 week it is still bubbling in the air lock every 8 seconds. still not showing any signs of clearing.
TASTE: I took a few small sips and it was somewhat bitter and tart had a "funky" nose to it and very hard to drink.
Batch #2
1 gallon of apple juice
1 packet of coopers ale yeast
Fermentation: Not as quick as the first batch. after 1 week the air lock bubbles every 22 seconds. Beginning to clear quite nicely... which i didn't expect after 1 week.
TASTE: Tonight I took a half of a glass out of the dj. Chilled and served in my frozen mug. at first i was cautious because of the first batch. but then i took a big swig.... not too strong.. not too dry... apple flavor in tacked..... now I'm beginning to think that my first batch of cider is infected or something... I mean.. this stuff was pretty darn good... I need to give it a few months to age... but after that.. bring it on! I will keep you updated on both batches...
How long should I keep them in primary and secondary..
Also, how much sugar (cane, brown) should i put per 12 oz. bottle.. (remember I'm brewing in 1 gallon batches.. I don't want to put the sugar directly into the bottle, just mix up a syrup based on how many bottles I have.
Thanks,
Ben
The first batch.
1 gallon of apple juice
1/2 cup of brown sugar
2 tbls of honey
2 tbls of Maple syrup
packet of coopers ale yeast
Fermentation: very fast, had to put a blow off on it. After 1 week it is still bubbling in the air lock every 8 seconds. still not showing any signs of clearing.
TASTE: I took a few small sips and it was somewhat bitter and tart had a "funky" nose to it and very hard to drink.
Batch #2
1 gallon of apple juice
1 packet of coopers ale yeast
Fermentation: Not as quick as the first batch. after 1 week the air lock bubbles every 22 seconds. Beginning to clear quite nicely... which i didn't expect after 1 week.
TASTE: Tonight I took a half of a glass out of the dj. Chilled and served in my frozen mug. at first i was cautious because of the first batch. but then i took a big swig.... not too strong.. not too dry... apple flavor in tacked..... now I'm beginning to think that my first batch of cider is infected or something... I mean.. this stuff was pretty darn good... I need to give it a few months to age... but after that.. bring it on! I will keep you updated on both batches...
How long should I keep them in primary and secondary..
Also, how much sugar (cane, brown) should i put per 12 oz. bottle.. (remember I'm brewing in 1 gallon batches.. I don't want to put the sugar directly into the bottle, just mix up a syrup based on how many bottles I have.
Thanks,
Ben