Photopilot
Well-Known Member
I have started my first HB project after a long hiatus from homebrewing with a batch of the panty dropping Cider see earlier thread.
I have the mix fermenting in a plastic fermenter. I did not get any bubbles in the airlock for over a day and was nervous but listened closely today and can hear some pretty good fizzing going on now. The plastic lid to the fermenter must not be airtight. My OG was 1.055, I expected higher based on the name, but am just looking forward to having my own product to drink. I used the sweet mead yeast, hoping to not end up with a too dry product as seems to be the case from perusing other cider threads.
My questions for my next steps are:
Does this need a second fermenter? I do have a glass carboy waiting, but would rather not.
Without finning the cider will be cloudy but this will not affect the flavor, correct? What method of finning should I use if I choose to do so?
After the fermentations stops I plan on adding lactose to get it to a desired sweetness then 3/4 cup of sugar to carbonate. I haven't decided to keg or bottle. Any suggestions for lactose addition, boil in water and add?
Thanks
PS i got a full bubbling airlock now, it took about 26 hours
I have the mix fermenting in a plastic fermenter. I did not get any bubbles in the airlock for over a day and was nervous but listened closely today and can hear some pretty good fizzing going on now. The plastic lid to the fermenter must not be airtight. My OG was 1.055, I expected higher based on the name, but am just looking forward to having my own product to drink. I used the sweet mead yeast, hoping to not end up with a too dry product as seems to be the case from perusing other cider threads.
My questions for my next steps are:
Does this need a second fermenter? I do have a glass carboy waiting, but would rather not.
Without finning the cider will be cloudy but this will not affect the flavor, correct? What method of finning should I use if I choose to do so?
After the fermentations stops I plan on adding lactose to get it to a desired sweetness then 3/4 cup of sugar to carbonate. I haven't decided to keg or bottle. Any suggestions for lactose addition, boil in water and add?
Thanks
PS i got a full bubbling airlock now, it took about 26 hours