i get to dump 20 gallons of fermenting cider this weekend....

[user 15951]

just got word that the orchard i got my juice from last weekend has ordered a recall on all their unpasteurized juice because of a potential e. coli outbreak, which is really awesome because i've got 20 gallons of it fermenting in my basement.

sonofa......

 

[lamarguy]

My understanding is E. Coli only survives in a pH range of 4.4 - 9.

Cider pH is typically less than 4 but you should test it to be sure.

 

[saffellm]

I assume you bought at Baugher's? So sorry to hear. Have you been out to Distillery Lane Ciderworks yet? I went last fall and made a Kingston Black hard cider.

 

[Frank-Likes-Beer]

I know nothing of cider, but could you boil it to kill everything, then repitch the yeast when it cools?

 

[david_42]

Never boil anything with apple juice in it, Frank. Too much pectin.

 

[CvilleKevin]

let it ferment - cider finishes with enough alcohol to kill e.coli.

 

[Fletch78]

I just mentioned this to my buddy in DC who does soil and water testing for EPA mandates and he said DO NOT pour it out in the public sewer system or your lawn where it can contaminate groundwater. It needs to be delivered to his office so it can be disposed of properly.

 

[user 15951]

thanks for all the concern folks

as cvillekevin said, i think it's gonna be okay. i've got some guys in my club that are willing to plate it and see if any e. coli grows. i think we're good here.