Ha I'd seen that Selections scratter. Funnily enough it looks like they are based just around the corner from where I live. They are internet only so no showroom. I think I'll keep struggling with my garden shredder for a few seasons yet.
2017 Apple Harvest Cider Thread
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I am sure you will let us know next year how the shredder performs in year 2 - as I wonder what the acid in the apples will have done to the blades and internals. Had I owned one, I would certainly have tried that first - but I didn't so I thought I'd go for broke and get a decent dedicated scratter. I'm wishing I started with a decent stainless steel press too - the one I have is fine but I worry about the acid eating the paint of the spindle and infecting the juice. I still might do that upgrade this year.
a tasting update.
in recent weeks the weakest batch has been slightly less enjoyable - either we are getting used to it or the fact we are using plastic bottles means it is starting to oxidise. But no big deal - it is mostly drunk now and I'd still give it 7.5/10 - it's just that it was 9/10 before.....
the stronger batches with pectolase seems less affected by this issue
lessons for 2018
- stay at 6% and above
- drink the cider from plastic bottles first (I have been saving glass bottles all year)
- always use pectolase
The apples are now just starting to form on the trees..... roll on autumn........
in recent weeks the weakest batch has been slightly less enjoyable - either we are getting used to it or the fact we are using plastic bottles means it is starting to oxidise. But no big deal - it is mostly drunk now and I'd still give it 7.5/10 - it's just that it was 9/10 before.....
the stronger batches with pectolase seems less affected by this issue
lessons for 2018
- stay at 6% and above
- drink the cider from plastic bottles first (I have been saving glass bottles all year)
- always use pectolase
The apples are now just starting to form on the trees..... roll on autumn........
Interesting. What is it exactly that is making it less enjoyable?
I've only really started drinking mine now. It's AAAAALLLLL good
I've only really started drinking mine now. It's AAAAALLLLL good
hard to say - but when it was young (say 2 months after bottling) it tasted *really* appley - imagine an apple flavoured champagne......
now it just tastes more like bog standard cider......
but still very drinkable of a summer evening.....as I demonstrated last night.......
now it just tastes more like bog standard cider......
but still very drinkable of a summer evening.....as I demonstrated last night.......
Another update. The 7% batch is still absolutley wonderful. Conclusions
- always use pectolase
- dont dilute less than 6%
- chapagne yeast is probably a bit better. A will buy some more for next year, rather than risk using it 2 years old.
- always use pectolase
- dont dilute less than 6%
- chapagne yeast is probably a bit better. A will buy some more for next year, rather than risk using it 2 years old.
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