greengumbo
New Member
Hi all - I am more a beer brewer than cider but my old man is coming up for Christmas and doesn't drink beer so thought I would make him a nice spiced cider instead.
I plan on making about a gallon only.
Having read a bit on here, and given my lack of apples / press etc, I should attempt a turbo cider ?
Would it be drinkable by Christmas if I start today ?
4.5 litres apple juice (cheap tesco stuff ?)
yeast nutrient
cup strong tea
yeast (I don't have cider yeast but do have safale 05 and other ale yeasts ?)
Thinking I will add spice tincture later on once racked.
What should I aim for a starting and finishing OG for a medium sweet cider or should I ferment dry then back sweeten later ?
All advice welcome.
I plan on making about a gallon only.
Having read a bit on here, and given my lack of apples / press etc, I should attempt a turbo cider ?
Would it be drinkable by Christmas if I start today ?
4.5 litres apple juice (cheap tesco stuff ?)
yeast nutrient
cup strong tea
yeast (I don't have cider yeast but do have safale 05 and other ale yeasts ?)
Thinking I will add spice tincture later on once racked.
What should I aim for a starting and finishing OG for a medium sweet cider or should I ferment dry then back sweeten later ?
All advice welcome.