I'm getting ready to brew another batch of cider. The apples we pressed this summer (currently in the freezer) produced some pretty sweet juice (sg 1.053) so for my last batch I didn't add any supplemental sugar since I was already at a PA of ~7% ABV.
For this next batch I'd like to add some sugar (either brown sugar or molasses) to see what kind of flavor I can get. But, I want to stay in the 7-8% ABV. So, can I dilute my juice with water to lower my sg, giving me some room to add supplemental sugar?
For this next batch I'd like to add some sugar (either brown sugar or molasses) to see what kind of flavor I can get. But, I want to stay in the 7-8% ABV. So, can I dilute my juice with water to lower my sg, giving me some room to add supplemental sugar?