Drop Them Panties Again - Sweet Sparkling Cider

[NVBattleBorn]

Fermentation is complete! Do I just back sweeten to taste? How many cans of concentrate is normal? Mine fermented all the way down to 1.004. I am thinking two cans of concentrate will be good. It has a great sour apple taste, so I don't want to add to much. Can't wait to get this in bottles and carb it up and drink it!

 

[BigMuddyMonsterBrewer]

Just ordered a Deluxe/Beginners wine making equipment kit-Glass from ebay last week.

I think this is going to be the first recipe I try.

 

[adriedel]

I left this in my garage for the first night because I didnt have enough apple juice topped it off next day and arrated with some O2. Should that be ok just wondering? Been in there for 2 days no activity.

 

[truekey]

I've had similar problems with beer not fermenting. Give it another day or so before you repitch yeast or add nutrient

 

[Byronbrew138]

Approximately how long do you let it ferment before bottling?

 

[rockydog101]

Approximately how long do you let it ferment before bottling?

Adding on to that, is there any need to worry about bottle bombs if we don't back sweeten? If I just bottle it after 2 months of fermentation, can I let it bottle age safely without concern for it blowing up?

 

[rockydog101]

Just made this recipe. I screwed up and only put in 4 gallons of apple juice with the rest of the ingredients. Fermented for a little over a month. Then I backsweetened with the final gallon of apple juice, and added campden / K sorbate. Absolutely delicious.