confused

[jeromeserena]

hi all thanks to folks on here got a few nice brews going.
couple of flavoured ciders one turbo cider and a werry kit
what is confusing me is.
i have the cider in a fv (decanted into after fermentation)
allowing to mature ( now about 3 months) then batch prime and bottle if i want carbonated

is this what i shoud be doing
or should i bottle it straight after fermentation and allow it to mature in bottles
thanks all

 

[graysalchemy]

Ciders like red wine need maturing in bulk IMHO. :thumb:

 

[jeromeserena]

thats what i thought just was not quite sure.
if i botle after 3 to 6 months and prime will i still get a fizz
thanks for quick reply

 

[brizleciderarmy]

+1 to the above.

 

[Ken L]

I've never had a problem with just bottling it in lightly primed bottles straight out of the FV.

I'd be interested in any reasons why maturation in a large container is somehow better that maturation in a small one - other than the obvious avoidance of the temptation to drink it before it's at its best.

 

[graysalchemy]

You are more likely to get malolactic fermentation, as once it is infected all of it is where as in a bottle some my undergo MLF others might not.