Turbo Cider Question

[Banksy]

Hi there,

I have 2G TC on the go and I need to bottle. Problem is that they have been on the go now for 20days and they are almost clear. I want them to be nice and fizzy.

Should I:

1. Bottle as it is keeping out the sediment as there will still be enough yeasties in suspension.
2. Shake it up and bottle it with a little of the sediment in suspension
3. Add a little sugar to wake them up, mix it, let it settle a bit, then bottle (with sugar in bottle)
4. Add sugar to DJs (rather than bottles), then bottle after a day or two

Thanks for the help folks.

 

[Laurin]

The best would be to rack it into another large container first to leave all the sediments behind. Then you can add sugar to the whole batch or in every bottle thats up to you. I prefer to mix in with the whole lot because its less hassle. It is good if you dissolve the sugar first in some hot water so it is not just lying on the bottom. You should use about 1tsp (5g) per 500 ml.
Make sure your fermentation has finished by checking the gravity should be between 1.000 - 1.005 or so.
The yeast which is in the cider is good enough to get it fizzy. When you bottle you should squeeze the cider to the very top and then close the lid to have less oxygen in the bottle. Leave them at room temperature until they are hard and under pressure after ca 1-2 weeks then you should put them somewhere cool.

Hope that helps.

 

[oldbloke]

Option 1 is the one I always go for, with 1/2tsp sugar per 500ml|pint. Always works. I put the sugar in first and assume the turbulence from the incomnig cider will get it dissolved, and any that doesn't will get found by the yeast sooner or later.
It does its last little bit of clearing in the bottle, and what sediment there is from that pretty much stays on the bottom unless you treat the bottles badly and are rub at pouring.

SWMBO says the best version I've done so far is:
4l Morrison's Value juice
1/2l well brewed Earl Grey
1/2l Cranberry
Young's cider yeast

I did the same as that but +3 cloves, which was also good.
Starting another 2 gallons later today, one straight, wondering what I have about the place I might add to the second... Suggestions?

 

[graysalchemy]

If you want your cider crystal clear then it needs to be crystal clear when it is bottled. IMHO if it is cloudy you will end up with to much sediment in the bottom which will get disturbed when it is opened.

You will need to prime at the rate of about 7g per litre to get good fizz. However you do need to know that it has stopped fermenting by using a hydrometer. TC usually goes to 1.00 or below as apple juice is 100% fermentable. If you bottle before it has used up all the fermentables you will end up with bottle bombs which is not fun.

Don't worry about the being enough yeast in it if it is crystal clear as there will be enough in suspension.

 

[Banksy]

Hi there graysalchamy, just to let you know that the TC was perfect after I followed your advice. Thank you very much! :

 

[graysalchemy]

Thats Great glad it turned out OK :thumb: