starting my first batch!

[drpookie]

so everything arrived today and i am chomping at the bit quick question of many to come lol.
i searched but couldnt find a clear answer to this, maybe its common sense?
if i am using pastuerized juice, (also with a malt extract) no need to boil all prior to starting primary correct?

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Don't boil the juice, it will set the pectin. Since you're using malt extract with juice, I'm guessing you're making graf. If that's the case, you boil the water & malt extract with the hops & add that to your juice after cooling. Regards, GF.

 

[Justibone]

I've boiled frozen concentrate before, it was no problem. I don't know about pasteurized.

 

[GinKings]

I realize beermakers like to boil everything, but it's normally a no-no with cider making. I have boiled cider before. I simmered it to concentrate the cider. The project came out okay, but I doubt I'll ever do it again. The boiling definitely changed the flavor. It tasted like a baked apple.

 

[Justibone]

If you are making it sweet, a baked apple isn't necessarily a bad thing.

 

[GinKings]

If you are making it sweet, a baked apple isn't necessarily a bad thing.

I agree it's not necessarily bad, but I don't think most cider makers are looking for that flavor when they make a batch of cider.

 

[drpookie]

Thanks for the great info