Acidic Cider

[Oldskooler]

I made a up a simple recipe for Hard Cider.
5 Gallons Apple juice
2lbs brown sugar
Red Star Champagne yeast
3 cans of Apple Juice Concentrate to back sweeten.
It finished between 11 and 12%. I kegged and carbed it and it tastes really good. The problem is it gives me heartburn after three or four glasses. Is there a reason for the acidity, and if so what can I do next time to reduce it. I really like this stuff. I'm thinking maybe a change in yeast?

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[madscientist451]

I know what you are talking about, I've had the same issue. The answer is to use a blend of apples. Store bought juice is made from regular eating apples that can be high in acidity. Some apples have medium or low acid.
This is why angry orchard imports cider apple concentrate from Europe to put in their ciders, the low acid cider apples are really hard to get here in the US.

 

[Maylar]

Store bought apple juice usually has added citric acid. Check the labels on your juice next time.

 

[MarkKF]

I don't see the ABV you have there. I've used 5 cups & 5 pounds of auger per 5 gal. and didn't get 10%.