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I'm really new to home brewing and I only started the hobby in June. I'v got some one gallon batches still conditioning that I have to try.

College is going to start soon and everyone I know likes cider (these people think IPA's are bitter and undrinkable: Budweiserfans). I am not working with a lot of space and I want to make something simple. I'm going to buy a 3 gallon carboy for cider.

Here is my idea:

I want to make a light sparkling cider.

3 Gallons Kirkland-brand 100% pasteurized apple juice.
Safale US-05 Ale Yeast. (any better suggestions?)
(no need for extra sugar since I don't want to increase the ABV or get a bottle bomb)

Primary 2 - 3 weeks
Bottle condition 2 weeks (I'm using NB sugar tablets)

Let sit in fridge for a few days then invite some friends and the ladies over :ban:

Will this work? Or will I need to add other things like nutrients and other additives?

Thanks for your advice!
 
Sf5 will work fine, I used Nottingham for this last batch (not bottled yet)
If you are going toto bottle carbonate read the sticky on stovetop pasteurization so you won't get bottle bombs.
 
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