Cider head retention

[caseymac91]

I have 6 gallons of hard cider waiting to be bottled. I know cider doesn't normally carry a head, but i'd like to try. I've found two possible options, malt extracts and heading agents. Any suggestions on how much and what kind of malt? I will be back sweetening to 1.02.

 

[TexasWine]

I have 6 gallons of hard cider waiting to be bottled. I know cider doesn't normally carry a head, but i'd like to try. I've found two possible options, malt extracts and heading agents. Any suggestions on how much and what kind of malt? I will be back sweetening to 1.02.

Look up BrandonO's Graff recipe. It should point you in the right direction.

 

[gregbathurst]

To me this seems like wanting head retention on champagne.

 

[TexasWine]

To me this seems like wanting head retention on champagne.

I know, right? But to each his own. Some folks like mayo with French fries, or ketchup with their eggs. Guess there are folks who like foam with their cider too.

 

[caseymac91]

Both of those sound pretty gross to me lol. I'll take a shot at graff.