Got it going , well started anyways !

[Mrcwcb89]

Loving that spread sheet [emoji108]🏼

Ohhh 5.2 [emoji16] now that's where it's at [emoji23][emoji23] tbh am a strongbow drinker so that's the % I like to be at

 

[Roddy]

Loving that. Like the spread sheet care to share?
I don't have 19 litres only 14 so my calcs say 3.5litres of water and tea to same result. Assuming my sugar content is similar

sure thing, I did it at work tho and forgot to copy it up to drive... will do tomorrow 😀

 

[magpie2000k]

Cheers. Really want to nail this cider as I feel it is so close to a daily drink.

 

[Mrcwcb89]

Oh if your sharing it [emoji6] could I maybe have a copy also [emoji120]🏽

 

[Roddy]

of course my horse

logged in from home :)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9214IswqPyMSzZ4Y2NCWjF0OUE/view?usp=sharing

 

[Mrcwcb89]

Oh man. I got jealous so popped a bottle I the fridge. Just had it only been bottled Friday night.
Not as clear as yours but carbed up great. The taste is a bit sharp to start with but the flavour is awesome. Copied your recipe exactly. I have just bought some new yeast as I think have you. If that can take the sharpness away I feel this might just be a staple brew.
All things said after the initial sharpness the flavour really is amazing. Will need to do a zero sugar or syrup batch to keep alcohol lower. Simply because I want to drink more.

Hey buddy have you had another check on yours , I've had a gander threw my bottles and mine look crystal clear [emoji2] total sense of satisfaction. I've gave one to my brother to try and get back to me see what his opinion is [emoji6] I'm defo going to up the production once I'm home to a 25L batch

 

[magpie2000k]

Yeah I can't resist them. They are a bit harsh first mouthful but I get my new sweetener yeast tomorrow so 20 ltr batch going on. Gonna as 20% water though to reduce abv. 8%+ is s bit to high for session beer and I love the taste.

 

[magpie2000k]

Mine still aren't as clear as yours. But only bottled a few days. At this rate they won't clear [emoji12]

 

[Mrcwcb89]

Yeah I can't resist them. They are a bit harsh first mouthful but I get my new sweetener yeast tomorrow so 20 ltr batch going on. Gonna as 20% water though to reduce abv. 8%+ is s bit to high for session beer and I love the taste.

Gdgd I've held back I go back to work in a few days so staying clear [emoji23] wee treat for when in back home I suppose

My plan is a exact same recipe up to 25l( need roddys advice in tho tho [emoji23] am guessing everything apart from the yeast gets multiplied buy 5 and just use a full packet of yeast ? )

And then make a small Dj recipe using farmfoods juice ( lower in sugar content)
And add 50ml raspberry/blackcurrant in for first fermentation the batch prime with 50ml for fizz hoping for about 5.4 FG

 

[magpie2000k]

Yeah it's straight multiplier except yeast.
I'm going to add syrup to main recipe as I feel it adds flavour but then water a little to reduce abv but give me more bottles. The new yeast should make less sharp but that's all that needs changing. Great pint.

Just re read your post I think the recipe was 5l so only multiply by 2.5

 

[magpie2000k]

Mine looked cloudy at bottling but carbed up lovely and all but clear (and drunk) in 5days. Seriously need to buy enough Apple juice to fill all 4 of my fv's to get a stock. Don't see me stopping drinking for a good while. At least if I can make it fast enough.
Very hopeful that adding 25% water will reduce abv and indeed costs.
25l is about £9 in Apple juice and say £2 in yeast etc so £11 for 44 pints exactly £0.25 a pint.
Forgot to factor in rasp syrup so add another £0.50 shot me. £0.26 a pint.

 

[AndyFB]

I also followed this recipe (1 gal DJ)... Just about to prime with 65ml syrup as recommended by roddy. I was wondering is Canderel fermentable? Bought some today and wondered if I could put a few teaspoons in batch prime or whether this would be too much with syrup (6g per 500ml)?

Cheers all

 

[Mrcwcb89]

Would be fine buddy its non fermentable [emoji106][emoji106]

 

[AndyFB]

Nice one mate, bottles are currently sterilising at the mo ;-)

 

[Mrcwcb89]

The syrup priming would be fine to mate that's what I used and the where fizzy fizzy [emoji108]🏼

 

[magpie2000k]

Mine too better fizz than Apple one I made with just sugar same quantity sugar wise. I would add a bit canderel as I found mine a bit harsh and will add sweetness I would go maybe half teaspoon per pint approx

 

[Mrcwcb89]

Exactly [emoji108]🏼

I primed my festive cider with 500ml of AJ and that was a cracking fizz to , I sweetened that with 1& 1/2 tsp of candarel per bottle n worked a treat for me

 

[magpie2000k]

As much as 1.5 tsp. Was it sweet or did it just take the sharpness away?

 

[Mrcwcb89]

Yeh was sweet tbh I was aiming for sweet as its cinnamon and ginger if I was to pick a favourite it would be the raspberry one tho

 

[Mrcwcb89]

Hey Roddy is there any chance you could email that spreadsheet to me I can see to access it on g/drive