Mongoose40
Active Member
I apologize if this has already been asked, but I couldn't find it on the first couple pages so I figured I'd risk it.
This is my first time making cider. I was wondering if I have to prime for bottling using sugar like I would when I make beer? Or does the cider have enough sugar to carbonate itself?
Also, is pasteurization only so that you have non-carbonated cider? Or will I be making some kind of toxic or vinegar type drink if I don't bother to do any pasteurization?
So to sum up, I've treated this batch like beer. It's in the Carboy right now and will stay there till I want to bottle. When I bottle do I add primer? and is there another necessary step I am missing (like pasteurization)?
This is my first time making cider. I was wondering if I have to prime for bottling using sugar like I would when I make beer? Or does the cider have enough sugar to carbonate itself?
Also, is pasteurization only so that you have non-carbonated cider? Or will I be making some kind of toxic or vinegar type drink if I don't bother to do any pasteurization?
So to sum up, I've treated this batch like beer. It's in the Carboy right now and will stay there till I want to bottle. When I bottle do I add primer? and is there another necessary step I am missing (like pasteurization)?