We have a homebrew cider day next week and I have 20 gallons of juice pressed that day.
I have 2 fermenters and fermentation fridges that can take a spidiel 15 gallon fermenter (head space around 17 gallons.)
I was thinking of diluting the 20 gallons of juice to give me 2 x 17 gallon batches.
Ratios would be something like:-
10 gallons of Juice (freshly pressed - 2 sweet , 1 tart blend).
5 gallons of water
5lb corn sugar.
This gives me a 6.2% hard cider whilst maximizing head space to avoid oxidation.
Is it a good idea to water down the juice or should I make just a single batch of 100% juice?
Cheers
Neal
I have 2 fermenters and fermentation fridges that can take a spidiel 15 gallon fermenter (head space around 17 gallons.)
I was thinking of diluting the 20 gallons of juice to give me 2 x 17 gallon batches.
Ratios would be something like:-
10 gallons of Juice (freshly pressed - 2 sweet , 1 tart blend).
5 gallons of water
5lb corn sugar.
This gives me a 6.2% hard cider whilst maximizing head space to avoid oxidation.
Is it a good idea to water down the juice or should I make just a single batch of 100% juice?
Cheers
Neal