Other than apple cider and yeast, what else goes into making a good hard cider? Very tempted to try one.
How long does it take to make one?
How long does it take to make one?
You just need a decent apple juice (no preservatives or added sugar) and an ale/cider yeast and some nutrient to help. Don't add any excessive sugars and you can carbonate them easily. Hard cider comes from acidic rather than 'eating' apples traditionally - If you add fruits with apple cider i'd suggest acidic additions for flavour rather than to boost 'sugar' for ABV.RichBrewer said:Other than apple cider and yeast, what else goes into making a good hard cider? Very tempted to try one.
How long does it take to make one?
OK now you are peaking my interest! I wonder if I could do some experimental one gallon batches?Caplan said:You just need a decent apple juice (no preservatives or added sugar) and an ale/cider yeast and some nutrient to help. Don't add any excessive sugars and you can carbonate them easily. Hard cider comes from acidic rather than 'eating' apples traditionally - If you add fruits with apple cider i'd suggest acidic additions for flavour rather than to boost 'sugar' for ABV.
It's well worth the experiment though. Good luck!![]()
Oh man! Looking for apples as I write this!Caplan said:One gallon experiments are great! You can test until you find something you love without the space or expense of commiting to 5 gallon etc.
I was thinking of doing just that. I was also thinking about using 1/2 gallon growlers for fermenters. Can I send apples through my juicer to make cider? Sounds like most ciders are made from a mixture of apples but it might be kinda fun to try.david_42 said:If you can find good fresh juice in glass gallons, all you need to add is some yeast and an airlock. I generally pour off a cup of juice to leave room for fermenting. Unfortunately, plastic gallons are about all I can find around here.
I agree - A juicer would work!Talcottsk said:I bet you could use your juicer--i use a combination blender and straining bag--and with that it takes me about 30 mins to squeeze out a gallon--juicer would probably save you from tiny fruit pieces and may be faster (less hand juice contact anyway)
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