So over the weekend we made 20 gallons of cider and decided 10 gallons of it could be hard cider..
In each batch I put 5 campden tablets and let set for 24+ hours.
Then I dissolved 1lb of honey, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar... A yeast nutrient and pectin for each batch.
From there I added Lalvin EC-1118 to one batch and WPL775 to the other...
I am happy to report that both are bubbling nicely..
What I am looking for is if any one has any good/unique flavoring ideas when I go to the secondaries? Different fruits, more apple juice, raisins, caramel... Anything...
In each batch I put 5 campden tablets and let set for 24+ hours.
Then I dissolved 1lb of honey, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar... A yeast nutrient and pectin for each batch.
From there I added Lalvin EC-1118 to one batch and WPL775 to the other...
I am happy to report that both are bubbling nicely..
What I am looking for is if any one has any good/unique flavoring ideas when I go to the secondaries? Different fruits, more apple juice, raisins, caramel... Anything...