new to the site, new to brewing! hi!

[Cy Da Man]

Hi peeps!
i have just begun brewing cider. I only have a basic kit and every time i type a question in to Google to research, this site would come up so thought what the hell and joined!
so, my starting question is, what yeast is best for a wicked strength apple cider/wine? i have been looking at champagne yeast as im trying to avoid that Turbo yeast i have seen slagged off so much!
also would brewers sugar ( dextrose monohydrate ) be better for ABV rather than standard granulated?
I am only using supermarket apple juice as i have no access to a press.
Currently working on a 'standard cider' with what limited kit i have, 1st batch not to bad, 2nd is still brewing.
Also trying a small batch of black coffee wine but does seem slow to brew, not sure if the caffeine is affecting things but may post the results in a week or 2 if anyone is interested?
Well think thats about it for now, thanks in advance!
Cy Da Man.

 

[pittsy]

hi and welcome , yeast you should use cider yeast or champagne yeast rather than wine yeast or turbo yeast and adding sugar is ok but dextrose is better (a little cleaner in taste ) and if using apple juice to brew don't forget the tannis and other things to add (i don't do cider ) have a good look at the how to guide :

 

[dennisking]

Hi and welcome.

 

[Cy Da Man]

cheers guys and thanks for the welcome.

so were would be the best place to get champagne yeast from?

i have looked at a few sites but thought it better to be recommended.

:wha:

 

[new brewer 2012]

cheers guys and thanks for the welcome.

so were would be the best place to get champagne yeast from?

i have looked at a few sites but thought it better to be recommended.

:wha:

welcome mate..I got my yeast from ebay but I suppose any online store will have them..Good luck..

 

[dennisking]

cheers guys and thanks for the welcome.

so were would be the best place to get champagne yeast from?

i have looked at a few sites but thought it better to be recommended.

:wha:

Where do you live, you may want to look under brewing suppliers links there is a comprehensive list of local homebrew shops.

 

[Cy Da Man]

i live in Gloucester, would love to know of a local shop for it all but no one seems to be doin this stuff anymore! :hmm:

 

[new brewer 2012]

i live in Gloucester, would love to know of a local shop for it all but no one seems to be doin this stuff anymore! :hmm:

wilko's sell wine and beer stuff and yeast too I believe

 

[Cy Da Man]

ah yea forgot bout wilco's!! i also have a Range near by, might try that too!

cheers!! :