Interesting little test cider going

[GeneDaniels1963]

So I just started a 1 gal cider made of:

1 qt crab apple juice
3 cans FAJC
1 qt of tea made from Russian olive flowers (they smell heavenly this time of year!)
water to fill

I just gave it a Campdem tab to kill any nasties from the crabs or flowers. Then tomorrow will set it off with Notty yeast. I am expecting a tart, floral cider of around 7.5% if my calculations are correct.

I am testing two things with this batch:
1) the way I juiced the crabs
2) how the Russian olive flower translates into the cider

I will update as it progresses.

 

[madscientist451]

The Russian Olive has flowers in December in Arkansas?

 

[GeneDaniels1963]

yes, it flowers over the fall, and fruit is bore mid winter. The flowers are amazing, and have a very far reaching fragrance.

I have had these several years, but they don't ever have much fruit, probably due to poor pollination this time of year. The fruit would make an interesting brew, but I've never had enough to even try a small batch.