How long is too long for primary fermentation making cider?

[YeastieBoi13]

Still very new to cider brewing-Started 3 1/2 gallons of apple juice, agave and yeast on July 13. I've been so busy/lazy that I haven't racked it for a secondary fermentation where I plan to add carbonation. It's been about a week and a half since I've seen any activity in the carboy. Is it too late to bottle with a little extra sugar for a carbonated effect? Will it still be good? Havent'taken a gravity reading since I first put it all together, but I plan on taking one if I end up racking it here within the next few days.

 

[RPh_Guy]

July of this year? Yeah it's fine to bottle.
There's no problem leaving it in primary for months.

 

[BOYDBrew]

Curious... I’ve had mine in primary for 1.5 years or so... thoughts on if it’s still good ?

 

[S-Met]

Curious... I’ve had mine in primary for 1.5 years or so... thoughts on if it’s still good ?

Only taste will tell.

 

[Cidre Breton]

Only taste will tell.

Once past all the cobwebs. I heard spiders have serious parties around cider.

 

[BOYDBrew]

Tried it yesterday!
Tasted great!!!
What a relief.

 

[ten80]

There's no reason to rush cider, traditional methods in France include aging of cider in barrels for more than a year. Cider is very stable once fermented out completely and can improve with time if properly fermented and stored. I use silicone breathable bungs for extended aging to avoid drying out of airlocks. Some of my ciders sit for 12-13 months to enhance complexity by aging on lees.