Making Cider with 8 Different Yeasts - Which Should I Supersize to 5 Gallons?

[Cogswell]

How about malolactic fermentation before kegging and stabilizing?

Never say never...but I don't plan to do it even though it would be appropriate for WLP775 and possibly other yeasts.

 

[Cogswell]

How long would you guys wait before doing an initial taste test? I get impatient every time I walk past the fermenters.

 

[Kees]

The longer you wait the better it gets
So soon and without malolactic fermentation it will probably not be very nice.

 

[Maylar]

There's differing opinions on that. Some people taste every time they check gravity. I don't like the taste of yeast, so I wait until primary is finished before taking my first taste. If something went wrong during the fermenting I figure I would have smelled it.

(Yes, I sniff the airlock a lot )

 

[Fleischmeister]

How long would you all wait before racking? I know opinions vary about letting cider sit on trub.
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I rack at 3-4 weeks if fermentation is done (it is). Then depending on soon you want to drink it, I let it age at room temp in the keg for another two weeks or so. I do add CO2 a few times to make sure the keg stays sealed.

 

[akeensurfer2004]

Hi Cogswell, I read this experiment with excitement, can you remember the results from two-years ago? A quick write-up would be highly appreciated! Thanks, Matt