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Got given a load of apples today and am going to use a juicer , Do I need to de-pip them first(juicer can take it all) or is it ok to chuck it all in? as I heard pips can make it bitter?

Thanks for the quick reply, The biggest thing that confuses me is about stopping the fermentation, I like a dry cider so I assume just leaving it to do its job is the best thing, How low is it possible for the SG to go with the yeast I am using?? Thanks :thumb:

Hi all, Well on my second batch of Zider, I got 19 litres of Tesco value apple juice, Chucked it in a sterilised bin and had a SG reading of about 1048 (aint that acurate) its been brewing for 3 days and the reading is just above 1000, I cant believe its fermenting so fast as the kit I did last...

Well I lasted 6 days, Am now sat drinking my gently fizzing almost clear acidcly sweetish proper job zider, I'm about as chuffed as I can get,And hopefully in about 4-6 litres times(depending on alc content) as ;;;; as I can get :cheers: thanks for all the advice and heres looking forward to my...

OK I will try and hold on it will be bl**dy hard too mind :lol: :lol:

Will do How long before they wiii be good to go, Getting thirsty :D

Hi mate , Yes I used tesco lemonade bottles , They are hard already, Should I release the pressure a bit dont fancy them exploding on me lol.

Well I bottled up 18 litres today as my hydrometer hasnt budged for 2 days, Added 2 tsp of sugar per 2 lt bottle, Had a bit of a taste :cheers: and its ok but not as appley as I hoped it would be, Also quite acidic(but nice) and still a little bit yeasty. Will I see signs of second stage...

Thats done it lol the buckets gonna be empty by the morning :clap:

Thanks again for all your help tonight It must get a bit frustrating answering the same questions time and time again, I will get some of that yeast on tuesday and buy another bucket and get a second batch on the go as I have my reservations about this kit :? Can you drink the cider after...

How much sugar would you reckon to add to a 2 litre bottle, about 2 teaspoons?

I have got a soda stream so I could get busy with the fizzy lol, But I think I will use the tesco 2 litre cheapo lemonade bottles dont see much point in a smaller bottle :cheers: lol.

Until recently I worked for a big juice company and can get 12 litres of any juice for £3.50 :-)) so will be definatley having a bash using juice next time, If it was up to you would you bottle or keg it?

Im not too sure on the temp to be honest its in the larder , I can get as much preservative free juice as I want :D for next to nothing which is good for my wallet and bad for my guts lol, I will have a taste tomorrow and will check until I get two days of un moving SG, Thanks a lot and I hope...

Thanks Greg dont want to end up with vinegar or end up getting my stomach pumped after drinking a pint of 20% fire water lol

Hi all , I have just started my first Cider kit (john bull) I have been doing some reading and wonder if someone could clarify some things, As a complete newbie I havent taken a pre sugar hydro reading but have made the kit to 32 pints instead of 40 pints, Now am I right in thinking that I will...