Turbo cider

[robster62]

Hi all
I would love to make a turbo cider for Xmas so SWMBO can try some home brew. Do I still have time? I would also like to make it similar to 'old mout berries and cherries' any tips would be gratefully received.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

4 weeks today until Christmas eve so yes you have time but you'll need to get it started soon.

Have a look at this great guide by @Roddy

https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/how-to-make-turbo-cider.69059/

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[robster62]

OK off to lhbs tomorrow for pectalose and cider yeast

 

[robster62]

Here's what I've done15l a1. 5 l ribena 4 teabags in 800ml water stewed for 10 mins
4tsp pectalose sachet mangrove Jack's sn9 yeast(as recommended by lhbs)
Og 1042
Lets see what happens

 

[robster62]

Here's what I've done
15l aj
1.5l ribena
800ml tea (4teabags stewed)
4tsp pectalose
1 sachet sn9 yeast (recommended by lhbs)
Og 1042
Any suggestions on how much priming sugar in 2 weeks
Let's see what happens

 

[Frogbrew]

The ribena could cause problems with yeast stalling as it contains preservative, some say boiling the ribena for 10mins or so gets rid of this but from experience I tend to disagree. Best sticking with polish lowitz if you can get it.
As for priming (if it does eventually ferment out) 1tsp plain sugar per 500ml bottle.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

The ribena could cause problems with yeast stalling as it contains preservative, some say boiling the ribena for 10mins or so gets rid of this but from experience I tend to disagree. Best sticking with polish lowitz if you can get it.
As for priming (if it does eventually ferment out) 1tsp plain sugar per 500ml bottle.

Having tried to make Ribena wine in my early days i can confirm the preservative slows the fermentation down to a standstill long before its finished even after boiling it for 15 minutes as was recommended in the recipe, i hope it turns out OK or like me you will end up with something sickly sweet with little alcohol.

 

[DanielB]

I'm going to try this recipe, but so I don't have to pop out on a wild wet and windy night...will it work with mixed juice, or should it be just apple!?

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Are you going to use ribena after reading post 6 and 7 ?

 

[DanielB]

Oh, sorry, I wasn't clear....

Taking g th advice above and having used Lowizc before, I'll use Polish syrup, most likely.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

:thumba:

 

[DanielB]

Does that mean it should work with mixed juice....I just can't call it cider!?:tinhat:

 

[Bigcol49]

Hi @DanielB
Have you read the thread on turbo ciders that @Chippy_Tea linked to above?
You can call it what you like - it'll go down your clack just the same

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I agree with Col it doesn't matter what you make if from as long as you enjoy it.

 

[robster62]

There is some activity in the fv will leave it alone for a couple of weeks and check sg. I have found pixleys blackcurrant cordial at waitrose would that be better? I would post a link but not sure how.

 

[robster62]

So 36hrs in this is how it looks

 

[Druncan]

I just brew one type of TC. Then add any of the House of Broughton syrups in the glass.
Ginger or raspberry are very popular! Lowitcz Strawberry is also great.
http://www.fentimans.com/drinks/house-of-broughton

 

[robster62]

Sg is now down to 1.002 might bottle on fridau

 

[DanielB]

so, three TCs underway for the past week. Straight cherry. straight Tropical fruit, and straight a/j.

Can i ask, does sweetener affect the sg at all?