mikeasu
Well-Known Member
Thought I'd try a 1 gal trial for my first cider to decide if I prefer a dry finish, still, etc, or plan to back sweeten, force carb, etc (I have a kegging setup)
1 gal treetop apple juice (pasturized with asb. acid)
Nottingham's dry yeast.
NOTHING else...think it was about 1.040 before pitching, and after a week, 1.002, tasted great, very close to Strongbow! I'll let it finish out over a couple weeks, but planning on upping to 5 gal, and carbonate to 2.5 vol, like my marzen, after getting my wife's input.
Is it that easy? Any recommendations?
1 gal treetop apple juice (pasturized with asb. acid)
Nottingham's dry yeast.
NOTHING else...think it was about 1.040 before pitching, and after a week, 1.002, tasted great, very close to Strongbow! I'll let it finish out over a couple weeks, but planning on upping to 5 gal, and carbonate to 2.5 vol, like my marzen, after getting my wife's input.
Is it that easy? Any recommendations?