I'm about to bottle my first batch of cider. It's been fermenting for almost 8 weeks and I'm thinking it's ready. I sampled some with a dropper and it tastes pretty dry, like a champaign, but maybe that's because I used champaign yeast (I may not go that route next time). Anyway, I like it; it tastes better than expected; and I'm ready to bottle it.
Secondly, I have heard of people putting 2 teaspoons of sugar into each bottle. What does that do to it and how does it effect the taste? Also, what supplies do I need for bottling?
Secondly, I have heard of people putting 2 teaspoons of sugar into each bottle. What does that do to it and how does it effect the taste? Also, what supplies do I need for bottling?