steelbrew38
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My goal is brew essentially brew a hard cider that has a beer taste to it. Im trying to give up grains at least for a bit but I sure miss my beer. I find some of the commercial ciders too sweet
I like bitter or even sour tastes and have found some hopped ciders that seemed close to what I wanted but figured Id try it myself. I brew beer but never have brewed hard cider. Im an IPA/Pale Ale guy mostly but also have been getting into saison/sours. Looking for some feedback on proposed 1 gallon experimental recipes to achieve this beer like flavor:
IPA Clone for Hard Cider:
~ 1 gallon of Organic Apple Cider (maybe from Whole Foods)
0.5 ounces of either Citra or Simcoe hops (this where Im not too sure with cider)
~0.5 lb honey
yeast- either Wyeast 1056 or may try Omega Hothead
or for a Saison/Sourish Clone for Hard Cider
same as above only use 16 fluid ounces of raspberry juice and use a saison yeast (WLP 565).
IPA Clone for Hard Cider:
~ 1 gallon of Organic Apple Cider (maybe from Whole Foods)
0.5 ounces of either Citra or Simcoe hops (this where Im not too sure with cider)
~0.5 lb honey
yeast- either Wyeast 1056 or may try Omega Hothead
- Make a starter for the yeast
- Heat cider between 150-160 degrees and add 0.5 ounces of hops for 30 minutes
- Pitch yeast when hopped cider is cooled to room temp
- Primary ferment 1 week.
- Secondary ferment 1-2 weeks then drink
or for a Saison/Sourish Clone for Hard Cider
same as above only use 16 fluid ounces of raspberry juice and use a saison yeast (WLP 565).