starky5
Active Member
Im trying to make a batch of cider from apples following a recipe from a really old home brew book i found.
The recipe is
3lb cooking apple
2lb sugar
6 Quarts of waters
The instructions were to mince the apples then add the water and stir for 7 days morning and night, then after 7 days add the sugar, squeeze in 3 lemons then leave for 24 hours and bottle.
At what stage would i take a start reading with my hydrometer so i can work out its % when its done.
Also im not sure about the bottling after 24 hours as surely this would mean it ferments in the bottles?
Thanks
The recipe is
3lb cooking apple
2lb sugar
6 Quarts of waters
The instructions were to mince the apples then add the water and stir for 7 days morning and night, then after 7 days add the sugar, squeeze in 3 lemons then leave for 24 hours and bottle.
At what stage would i take a start reading with my hydrometer so i can work out its % when its done.
Also im not sure about the bottling after 24 hours as surely this would mean it ferments in the bottles?
Thanks