Cider - simple is as simple does !

[pvt_ak]

So - in a desire to kick something off on this rainy miserable day I thought I'd do a simple no frills TC.

4l Apple Juice
0.5l of the usual strong tea
1tsp pectolase
1tsp nutrient
1tsp Cider yeast with sweetener

All in the DJ. If tastes good will do a 25l batch for the warm months a coming to sit alongside the carbonating Ginger Beer - surely is must be BBQ weather soon ... [emoji41]


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[Roddy]

Well played mate, is this your first straight apple TC ?

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[pvt_ak]

Well played mate, is this your first straight apple TC ?

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Yeah - was in Gloucester last weekend supping a local straight apple. Gave me the inclination - you done one ?


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[Personal91]

Yeah - was in Gloucester last weekend supping a local straight apple. Gave me the inclination - you done one ?


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I would recommend using a champagne yeast and adding a little sugar, then you'll be right away

 

[pvt_ak]

I would recommend using a champagne yeast and adding a little sugar, then you'll be right away

Not tried champagne yeast in a cider yet. Will have to give it a try. Have you compared to the cider yeast ?


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[dublin12]

What is the difference , bubble size?

 

[cheapbrew]

I prefer straight AJ TC's, the missus prefers the flavoured ones. But I still can't make up my mind if I prefer it with or without adding any tannin.

 

[pvt_ak]

Bottled this tonight. Gave the Mrs a wee taste "ooh that tastes like proper cider"... not sure weather to be insulted or not..

My response "No **** Sherlock" fell on deaf ears....


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[Roddy]

Bottled this tonight. Gave the Mrs a wee taste "ooh that tastes like proper cider"... not sure weather to be insulted or not..

My response "No **** Sherlock" fell on deaf ears....


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Haha, I would take that as a compliment 😃

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[Vinotinto]

So - in a desire to kick something off on this rainy miserable day I thought I'd do a simple no frills TC.

4l Apple Juice
0.5l of the usual strong tea
1tsp pectolase
1tsp nutrient
1tsp Cider yeast with sweetener

All in the DJ. If tastes good will do a 25l batch for the warm months a coming to sit alongside the carbonating Ginger Beer - surely is must be BBQ weather soon ... [emoji41]


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Ok, if you can't beat them, join em
Need to have a go at these TC things so basic is the best start.

Couple of questions
Cider or champagne yeast? If the latter, why?
What sort of % do these come out at? Seen recommendations to add 200g sugar at start so will this up the base by around 2%?

Also seen mention of using malic acid?

Cheers

 

[VW911]

Cider or champagne yeast? If the latter, why?

I was once told (by a yeast manufacturer) that they are pretty much one and the same - both Bayanus strains...

 

[pvt_ak]

I use Cider yeast with sweeter.
Don't normally add sugar - comes out 5-6% for.
I don't use Malic acid as a norm.




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[bigbud78]

What apple juice do you use for this ? Is it fresh i.e. not from concentrate ?

 

[Roddy]

Doesn't matter if it's fresh or 100% from concentrate, so long as there's nothing else added :)

eg the basic asda smartprice stuff is what I use quite often

https://groceries.asda.com/product/apple-juice/asda-smartprice-apple-juice-from-concentrate/32823

 

[bigbud78]

Doesn't matter if it's fresh or 100% from concentrate, so long as there's nothing else added :)

eg the basic asda smartprice stuff is what I use quite often

https://groceries.asda.com/product/apple-juice/asda-smartprice-apple-juice-from-concentrate/32823

Awesome thanks, will have to order some cider yeast thou as only have wilko local to me. :grin:

 

[Roddy]

I would recommend the stuff with E950 in it, I use that 😀

Unless you're afraid of the odd E number or two 😉

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[pvt_ak]

I would recommend the stuff with E950 in it, I use that [emoji3]

Unless you're afraid of the odd E number or two [emoji6]

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I think they're awesome !
And I've now come to terms with my 3rd nipple and hair falling out.


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[Roddy]

I think they're awesome !
And I've now come to terms with my 3rd nipple and hair falling out.


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Oui, monsieur scaramanga 😃

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[Vinotinto]

I would recommend the stuff with E950 in it, I use that 😀

Unless you're afraid of the odd E number or two 😉

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And what stuff IS that exactly? Looking to grow a second head. :thumb:

Edit - just found your link to ebay supplier.

 

[Razor]

What apple juice do you use for this ? Is it fresh i.e. not from concentrate ?

Tesco value 100% AJ, Lidl Vitafit AJ or as Roddy says ASDA smartprice AJ.



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