Toffee Apple Cider!

[BeardedMag]

Morning all!

I have a fishing trip coming up early august and a few of the lads drink Cider.

I'm thinking of surprising them with a nice big batch of toffee apple to help wash down the BBQ on a night time.

I have done a fair few All grain homebrews so far but never ventured into cider.

Can anyone DM me a recipe they've had success with over that timescale?

Cheers!!

 

[Graz]

It's on my list to have a go at this recipe one day: https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/toffee-apple-cider-recipe-updated.14909/

Generally favourable reviews.

 

[BeardedMag]

Do you reckon it would be palatable after only 2months if I get it done this weekend fermented then bottled?

I'm thinking of below to upscale it to a 19/20 litre batch

19L 100% Organic Apple Juice
1.250Kg Honey
Water to top
1 pack yeast of your choice. Popular choices are Montrachet, Champagne, Safale S-04 and Nottingham.
4 14oz tin Pear Halves
4tsp Malic Acid
4tsp Yeast Nutrient
4 Vanilla Pod or Vanilla Extract

That's just off top of my head so christ knows if it's anywhere near accurate hahaha

 

[Graz]

Possibly, your average turbo cider is supposedly fine to drink after only a couple of weeks in the bottle.

I guess the one above can only get better with age but should be drinkable earlier.

 

[BeardedMag]

Yeah I'm thinking get it it and done this weekend and then bottled asap t can age and carb up in the bottles? or may even leave it in the FV too age after ferm add a little more toffee/Caramel (as a few people have mentioned there isn't much kick) then bottle a couple weeks before we set off

 

[BeardedMag]

God knows TBH either way it'll be a right laugh and alot easier on the back and equipment than an all grain!