Going to make a Mead this year

[Shotgunwilly]

Good Day Everyone

I am going to make a mead this year. I am planning on making a cyser as I am enjoying making cider right now. I have the yeast and the honey I am going to us but the stuck on the apple juice. I could pay more for fresh stuff from last year, use store juice lots of people do this or, wait till the fall to get some fresh juice.

I want to go with option 2 as I like to start it now and maybe have it ready for new years. There may be a way to do option 1 but it that be hard with working 2 jobs to get somewhere that sells it at a good price. Should I wait or go ahead and start as I don't want to waist the honey?

 

[Maylar]

I understand your dilemma, as I was there a month ago. I would always choose fresh pressed juice from a local mill, but as you said you have to wait until October for that. I decided on using frozen concentrate, a first for me. Ask me in 4 months how it worked out

 

[Rish]

I used store bought juice to make a cyser that I liked. Are you using store juice to make your ciders? If yes and you like them, I think you'd like it in a cyser. If no, maybe try a small batch of cider with it and see what you think. Good luck!

 

[Shotgunwilly]

I used store bought juice to make a cyser that I liked. Are you using store juice to make your ciders? If yes and you like them, I think you'd like it in a cyser. If no, maybe try a small batch of cider with it and see what you think. Good luck!

I have done 3 ciders with fresh juice and have my first store bought cider going. It smells good but I did though some apple slices into it as well. Its almost time for racking as the fruit is over 2 weeks old

 

[Maylar]

I could pay more for fresh stuff from last year

If you decide to pursue this option, check the label carefully. Make sure there's no sorbate or benzoate in it for preservatives.