Brewing equipment for cider

[stacey-plested]

Hello I have recently been to a few cider festivals and have found that I really like fruity ciders and I am thinking about making my own with mixed flavours like kiwi and strawberry. Does anyone know where I could get the equipment from at a cheap price or give me any advice please.

 

[Paps]

To be about as cheap as one can be.....
You can ferment the apple juice IN THE CONTAINER YOU BOUGHT IT IN.
You will however need to order some "air-locks" and a "bung" of the appropriate size of the container opening.
You will also need a packet of "yeast" some preffer wine yeast strains, others ale strains, and some are made specifically for ciders.

For under $10 (not including the apple juice itself) you can start fermenting 1-gallon batches in groups of 5.

Hope this helps & welcome to the addiction.

 

[gotbags-10]

Cider requires very basic equipment. 2 carboys probably one 6 gallon and one 5 gallon. Primary and secondary/aging carboy and your good to go. Any LHBS will sell these along with a a racking cane.

 

[MindenMan]

I make a lot of ciders, and they are all fermented in the jug they came in. Granted if I am mixing flavors/fruits I will pour out the required amount of juice and add the other juice concentrate to the jug. Before I rack out to the bottles, I cold crash until the cider is clear or almost clear before bottling.

 

[MNFirefly]

I just used thawed frozen sour cherries in my latest batch and it went very well so far in primary. The airlock and a proper container is very helpful tools to use.