First two batches of cider came out surprisingly well (one made with champagne yeast, 2nd with plane bread yeast) So was gearing up for another two batches. My goal was to eventually try for a caramel apple cider but hadn't had much luck locating something reliable for a 1gal batch(figured best to try before going 3-5gal), Anyone have or know of any good caramal goodness recipes?
As far as yeast goes. I'd heard a lot of good things from people on here using Nottingham ale yeast so decided to give it a go this time around. Having never used it my only concern would be any issues with blowback or headspace I should worry about? Someone had suggested a few threads ago using a plastic bucket double the batch size you plan on for primary then moving over to glass carboy the size of your planned batch for secondary. I've got 6 1gal glass jugs still sitting here so I'd assume it shouldn't be an issue, just wasn't sure if I should be concerned with spacing. Also would adding the full package be safe or a 3rd?
Thanks for the help and any suggestions are welcome. While I'm at it anyone add pumpkin spice to their cider? Curious the outcome in flavor.
As far as yeast goes. I'd heard a lot of good things from people on here using Nottingham ale yeast so decided to give it a go this time around. Having never used it my only concern would be any issues with blowback or headspace I should worry about? Someone had suggested a few threads ago using a plastic bucket double the batch size you plan on for primary then moving over to glass carboy the size of your planned batch for secondary. I've got 6 1gal glass jugs still sitting here so I'd assume it shouldn't be an issue, just wasn't sure if I should be concerned with spacing. Also would adding the full package be safe or a 3rd?
Thanks for the help and any suggestions are welcome. While I'm at it anyone add pumpkin spice to their cider? Curious the outcome in flavor.