Well as it says I broke the Jeep the last time out so it sits, and the fishing sucks right now so not that it is a consolation prize but I now have time to get back to start up another batch. I am wondering if mixing some nutrient into the the juice and sugar to start the new batch off?
The last and my first batch turned out to be slightly vinegary at first. I let it set for a while and last weekend I got some out. What a difference! It smells like you walked into and apple press. It is slightly carbonated, just enough to leave bubbles on the side of the glass. It tastes like apple and is slightly sweet, not quite enough though. All in all not bad for a first try. I am letting the rest set for a little longer.
I have decided to try and start a new batch every two months and figured that since it needs about 3 months to be ready I figured I would get ahead of the game. I would like to start in on beer at some point as well however until the money for the pots comes in I am staying with cider. I will continue with it after I start the beer, it will just be a little less often as I do prefer beer.
The last cider I used Mangrove Jack's cider yeast and I learned quite a bit. It is good after it has sat a while. This time I am using M2, I do not know a make. I am also using a 100% apple juice, no preservatives of course, that I got in gal jugs at Safeway. I am more than likely going to start tomorrow or Wednesday. So wish me luck.
The last and my first batch turned out to be slightly vinegary at first. I let it set for a while and last weekend I got some out. What a difference! It smells like you walked into and apple press. It is slightly carbonated, just enough to leave bubbles on the side of the glass. It tastes like apple and is slightly sweet, not quite enough though. All in all not bad for a first try. I am letting the rest set for a little longer.
I have decided to try and start a new batch every two months and figured that since it needs about 3 months to be ready I figured I would get ahead of the game. I would like to start in on beer at some point as well however until the money for the pots comes in I am staying with cider. I will continue with it after I start the beer, it will just be a little less often as I do prefer beer.
The last cider I used Mangrove Jack's cider yeast and I learned quite a bit. It is good after it has sat a while. This time I am using M2, I do not know a make. I am also using a 100% apple juice, no preservatives of course, that I got in gal jugs at Safeway. I am more than likely going to start tomorrow or Wednesday. So wish me luck.