Or anyone who is trying to make a great/ very cheap hard cider..... Try this simple recipe
4 1/2 gallons of "great value" apple juice blend ($2.48 per 3/4 gallon = $14.88)
3 cups brown sugar
3 oz lactose
1/4 cup cut up raisins
Wyeast English cider liquid yeast (can reuse over and over)
Primary Fermentation for 3 weeks
- optional flavor extract ( cherry or black current has been best)
- I have also added a half gallon of white grape and peach juice to the original recipe with great results
Bottle with 3/4 cup priming sugar
Let sit in bottle for 2 weeks minimum
Delish!!!!
4 1/2 gallons of "great value" apple juice blend ($2.48 per 3/4 gallon = $14.88)
3 cups brown sugar
3 oz lactose
1/4 cup cut up raisins
Wyeast English cider liquid yeast (can reuse over and over)
Primary Fermentation for 3 weeks
- optional flavor extract ( cherry or black current has been best)
- I have also added a half gallon of white grape and peach juice to the original recipe with great results
Bottle with 3/4 cup priming sugar
Let sit in bottle for 2 weeks minimum
Delish!!!!