Cider troubles

[brewcrew2002]

Hi everyone, I am brewing my first batch of cider and I am having trouble getting it to ferment, or it is just fermenting slow. I pitched yeast when the cider was at least 40 to 50 degrees still. it has been 2 days and I have yet to see any active bubbling in the air lock. should I be worried? Also, when is it appropriate to double pitch? My OG is around 1.070.


Thank you

 

[Chrisl77]

What type of juice did you use? Some juice has additives in it that yeast cant survive in.

 

[richlong8020]

Try to use natural juice. The "TreeTop" stuff turns out nasty. A dry yeast works well also.


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