!st fermentation

[tpl536]

I am at day 9 of my first fermentation of my apple cider. Rapid bubbling has stopped and I am now waiting out my initial 2 weeks before I transfer my cider to my next carboy for an additional 2 weeks. My cider has gotten a much lighter yellow but it is very cloudy. There is no more bubbling. Is there a way to clarify it? I have heard that pectin enzyme may do the trick but I am not certain if this is the way to go. I am also wondering if there is any advantage to stop fermentation and what the best method is for that. I have not done a reading on the alcohol content and was just going to wing it. It is my first time fermenting anything.

Any advice is greatly appreciated

 

[Randzor]

What yeast? If its not alot of lees, I'd leave it on the yeast for the month then go to bottling. Prevents excess air exposure, especially as this is your first time. Let it sit, it should clear unless it has other issues...

 

[tpl536]

What yeast? If its not alot of lees, I'd leave it on the yeast for the month then go to bottling. Prevents excess air exposure, especially as this is your first time. Let it sit, it should clear unless it has other issues...

I used champagne yeast and yeast nutrient. 2/3 packet of yeast snd 1 Tbsp nutrient.

 

[Randzor]

Yea let it sit. My champagne ones allways take a 2-3 weeks to clear and it looks like a bright yellow juice that change to the golden cider color after they drop out.

 

[tpl536]

Yea let it sit. My champagne ones allways take a 2-3 weeks to clear and it looks like a bright yellow juice that change to the golden cider color after they drop out.

Wonderful! Thanks for your advice!

 

[Randzor]

When I get home i'll post a picture of the current batch which is just under 1 week out.

 

[tpl536]

Thanks!

 

[Randzor]

See the picture.

 

[tpl536]

 

[tpl536]

This is 9 days in and 3 days after any activity.

 

[Randzor]

Nice. You can see on mine where the top is lightning up comparable with yours. If you only have that large of carbohydrates id go from that to bottles so you don't have to worry about toping up.