Martinelli cider

[shuf]

I found Martinelli cider locally for $4 a gallon which seems like a really great deal considering the Kirkland organic cider is the same price. Has anyone used this before? If so, how does it fair to other products?

 

[broadbill]

does it have preservatives?

 

[shuf]

No preservatives, sorry I should have posted that. Here's a link to thier site:

http://www.martinellis.com/
http://www.martinellis.com/products/juices/jc128.shtml

"100% pure juice from U.S. grown fresh apples, not from concentrate, with no additives of any kind."

"Pasteurized 100% pure apple juice from U.S. grown fresh apples."

 

[shuf]

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So has anyone tried Martinelli cider? This was the only thread I could find, https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f32/apple-juice-fermenting-but-cider-not-why-43237/, but there was no follow up or hydrometer readings...

 

[Edcculus]

Never used the stuff, but I can't see that it would be bad.

 

[FilJos]

Martinelli's tastes great as a juice or cider, so I went ahead and made a batch last year with a gallon of it. Unfortunately I still haven't tasted it. I'll let you know when I do. Should be soon.

 

[KillerKellers]

I don't see any reason not to use it. No preservatives is the most important part. I personally use tree top because its cheaper then the Kirkland.

 

[Freezeblade]

I've used it for a few ciders, turned out really tasty.

 

[shuf]

Thanks for the feedback, I picked up 5 gallons and the cider was really good. I think I'll pick up another 4 to make a batch of Graff.