1st Cider - but it got really sour

[Skipp107]

I just tried my 1st batch of cider but it got super sour. Is that normal? How can I tone it down?

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[Randzor]

Yes. Cinders tend to be dry and sour young. Add some apple juice to your glass when you drink it or let it age for a few months.

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[oregonbrew541]

I just tried my 1st batch of cider but it got super sour. Is that normal? How can I tone it down?

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i often hear this but i have personally never had this issue… what is your recipe. what kind of juice did you use?

 

[roberto188]

Sounds like you got some acetic acid bacteria in there. My first batch was the same. Tasted like a sour warhead. Make sure you properly sterilize next time.

 

[punkrawkgeek]

Sounds like you got some acetic acid bacteria in there. My first batch was the same. Tasted like a sour warhead. Make sure you properly sterilize next time.

I like mine dry and tart. That's not really an infection, or a bad thing... is it? MMmMmMmMmm, sour warheads.

 

[Randzor]

I'm with you punk

 

[oregonbrew541]

acetic acid is also the main compound of vinegar so if it were that it would have a vinegar taste as well.. did you use malic acid?

 

[Skipp107]

My recipe was:

1 gallon Langers Apple juice
1 pckt of SafAle English Ale S-04
yeast nutrient.

 

[EpicCider]

Was the packet designed for 5-gallons? Sounds like you are heading towards vinegar (as others have said)

 

[Urkelbot]

My first cider last spring was super sour. I used unpasteurized cider with wlp 775. I did a similar cider with wlp 775 same cider but used camden tablets and it wasn't nearly as tart. I figure it could have been some of the wild yeast or bacteria.

 

[Hopinista]

As an (almost) dedicated sour brewer I'm with punk as well. Nothing wrong with a sour cider