Cider - simple is as simple does !

pvt_ak · Jan 29, 2017

So - in a desire to kick something off on this rainy miserable day I thought I'd do a simple no frills TC.

4l Apple Juice
0.5l of the usual strong tea
1tsp pectolase
1tsp nutrient
1tsp Cider yeast with sweetener

All in the DJ. If tastes good will do a 25l batch for the warm months a coming to sit alongside the carbonating Ginger Beer - surely is must be BBQ weather soon ... [emoji41]

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Roddy · Jan 29, 2017

Well played mate, is this your first straight apple TC ?

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pvt_ak · Jan 29, 2017

Roddy said:
Well played mate, is this your first straight apple TC ?

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Yeah - was in Gloucester last weekend supping a local straight apple. Gave me the inclination - you done one ?

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Personal91 · Jan 29, 2017

pvt_ak said:
Yeah - was in Gloucester last weekend supping a local straight apple. Gave me the inclination - you done one ?

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I would recommend using a champagne yeast and adding a little sugar, then you'll be right away

pvt_ak · Jan 29, 2017

Personal91 said:
I would recommend using a champagne yeast and adding a little sugar, then you'll be right away

Not tried champagne yeast in a cider yet. Will have to give it a try. Have you compared to the cider yeast ?

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dublin12 · Jan 30, 2017

What is the difference , bubble size?

cheapbrew · Jan 31, 2017

I prefer straight AJ TC's, the missus prefers the flavoured ones. But I still can't make up my mind if I prefer it with or without adding any tannin.

pvt_ak · Feb 7, 2017

Bottled this tonight. Gave the Mrs a wee taste "ooh that tastes like proper cider"... not sure weather to be insulted or not..

My response "No **** Sherlock" fell on deaf ears....

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Roddy · Feb 7, 2017

pvt_ak said:
Bottled this tonight. Gave the Mrs a wee taste "ooh that tastes like proper cider"... not sure weather to be insulted or not..

My response "No **** Sherlock" fell on deaf ears....

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Haha, I would take that as a compliment Ã°Å¸ËÆ

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Vinotinto · Feb 9, 2017

pvt_ak said:
So - in a desire to kick something off on this rainy miserable day I thought I'd do a simple no frills TC.

4l Apple Juice
0.5l of the usual strong tea
1tsp pectolase
1tsp nutrient
1tsp Cider yeast with sweetener

All in the DJ. If tastes good will do a 25l batch for the warm months a coming to sit alongside the carbonating Ginger Beer - surely is must be BBQ weather soon ... [emoji41]

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Ok, if you can't beat them, join em

Need to have a go at these TC things so basic is the best start.

Couple of questions
Cider or champagne yeast? If the latter, why?
What sort of % do these come out at? Seen recommendations to add 200g sugar at start so will this up the base by around 2%?

Also seen mention of using malic acid?

Cheers

VW911 · Feb 9, 2017

Vinotinto said:
Cider or champagne yeast? If the latter, why?

I was once told (by a yeast manufacturer) that they are pretty much one and the same - both Bayanus strains...

pvt_ak · Feb 9, 2017

I use Cider yeast with sweeter.
Don't normally add sugar - comes out 5-6% for.
I don't use Malic acid as a norm.

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bigbud78 · Feb 9, 2017

What apple juice do you use for this ? Is it fresh i.e. not from concentrate ?

Roddy · Feb 9, 2017

Doesn't matter if it's fresh or 100% from concentrate, so long as there's nothing else added :)

eg the basic asda smartprice stuff is what I use quite often

https://groceries.asda.com/product/apple-juice/asda-smartprice-apple-juice-from-concentrate/32823

bigbud78 · Feb 9, 2017

Roddy said:
Doesn't matter if it's fresh or 100% from concentrate, so long as there's nothing else added :)

eg the basic asda smartprice stuff is what I use quite often

https://groceries.asda.com/product/apple-juice/asda-smartprice-apple-juice-from-concentrate/32823

Awesome thanks, will have to order some cider yeast thou as only have wilko local to me. :grin:

Roddy · Feb 9, 2017

I would recommend the stuff with E950 in it, I use that Ã°Å¸Ëâ¬

Unless you're afraid of the odd E number or two Ã°Å¸Ëâ°

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pvt_ak · Feb 9, 2017

Roddy said:
I would recommend the stuff with E950 in it, I use that [emoji3]

Unless you're afraid of the odd E number or two [emoji6]

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I think they're awesome !
And I've now come to terms with my 3rd nipple and hair falling out.

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Roddy · Feb 9, 2017

pvt_ak said:
I think they're awesome !
And I've now come to terms with my 3rd nipple and hair falling out.

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Oui, monsieur scaramanga Ã°Å¸ËÆ

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Vinotinto · Feb 9, 2017

Roddy said:
I would recommend the stuff with E950 in it, I use that ÃÂ Â½ÃÂ¸â¬

Unless you're afraid of the odd E number or two ÃÂ Â½ÃÂ¸â°

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And what stuff IS that exactly? Looking to grow a second head. :thumb:

Edit - just found your link to ebay supplier.

Razor · Feb 9, 2017

bigbud78 said:
What apple juice do you use for this ? Is it fresh i.e. not from concentrate ?

Tesco value 100% AJ, Lidl Vitafit AJ or as Roddy says ASDA smartprice AJ.

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