Spiced Cider

[Alx Rains]

Hey guys, I need a bit of advice on spicing , should I boil the spices (I'm thinking Cinnamon and cloves) in some Apple juice first and add this when cooled, or just chuck them in raw?
Any help would be appreiciated
cheers

 

[david_42]

I just put them in the primary. Allspice is a good addition. Use about a tablespoonful of spices per gallon.

 

[Alx Rains]

Thanks David, I will be trying this in a couple of weeks, I'm looking at making a heap for this year's Christmas Pressies.

 

[david_42]

One of the big problems with spiced ciders is they need some residual sweetness, otherwise the spices get lost.

 

[Talcottsk]

I'm thinking about doing my next batch spiced--i'd love to hear how it turns out--I also want to try orange peels, does anyone know if they should be zested or not--added to primary, boiled with other spices, or added to secondary...

any help would be great

 

[Alx Rains]

Ok for residual sweetness, should I be looking at some Lactose? what do you suggest