Im looking to do a cider for xmas with some winter spices in it. What is the best way to flavour it? Add spices while it ferments or after? Was thinking i could make a flavoured stock using some apple juice and let the spices mull in there and then reduce the liquid and add to the finished...
Started my first ever homebrew wine (rose from the range)
I've followed the kit instructions but I didn't use a bucket, instead I used a plastic fermentation barrel with a small screw top (this has been placed on top loosely to allow air to get in (see pic)
Made the initial mistake of...