missfebruary
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So, i've never brewed anything before in my life. Just moved back to the farm and decided to raid the trees to make some cider.
I've gone down to the home brew shop and picked up all the nutrients and a starter kit with a carboy and all that fun stuff. As far as i'm concerned i've got everything I need to get this show on the road. I've been researching lots over the net about how to go about preparing the apples and all that fun stuff.
Basically i've got two different suggestions and i'm trying to figure out what would be the best.
1.) Cut, core, and freeze apples. Defrost and mash into the sterile bucket add nutrients, and yeast 24 hrs later, and leave it at that until ready to switch to carboy.
2.) chuck apples in press and mash. Put juice and nutrients in sterile bucket, and yeast 24 hrs later. Only question about this step is do the cores still have to be removed?
Any input or tips for either method is appreciated!
Help!!
I've gone down to the home brew shop and picked up all the nutrients and a starter kit with a carboy and all that fun stuff. As far as i'm concerned i've got everything I need to get this show on the road. I've been researching lots over the net about how to go about preparing the apples and all that fun stuff.
Basically i've got two different suggestions and i'm trying to figure out what would be the best.
1.) Cut, core, and freeze apples. Defrost and mash into the sterile bucket add nutrients, and yeast 24 hrs later, and leave it at that until ready to switch to carboy.
2.) chuck apples in press and mash. Put juice and nutrients in sterile bucket, and yeast 24 hrs later. Only question about this step is do the cores still have to be removed?
Any input or tips for either method is appreciated!
Help!!