Youngs Cider Kit With Extra Apple Juice

[aneray]

I picked up 108 litres of half priced apple juice from Lidl at the weekend and am now looking to put it to good use.

I know that what you pay for is what you get regarding kits so I am looking to improve the one I have by replacing some of the water with juice.

How much should I replace. I want a really good cider with a decent kick.

 

[E J Gumby]

If it were me, I'd replace all the water with apple juice. That'll give it more body and flavour.

 

[Duncs]

If it were me, I'd replace all the water with apple juice. That'll give it more body and flavour.

I agree, but I wouldn't add any of the sugar the kit recommends, the apple juice will have enough

 

[evanvine]

I think I would tend to forget the kit and just use the AJ!

 

[aneray]

I think I would tend to forget the kit and just use the AJ!

Is this turbo cider worth making. I did make it quite a while back and it was :sick: . Maybe I could ferment it right out and back sweeten with some of that elderflower cordial from Lidl.

If it were me, I'd replace all the water with apple juice. That'll give it more body and flavour.

Not a bad idea. I might use the juice right up until I get the estimated abv I want.

I think I will play with both ideas today and make a few small batches and also use the kit. I also have two 30 bottle Chardonay 7 day kits which I bought from Tesco Direct. Maybe I could add apple juice to one of them.

Thanks for the input guys. Extra thanks to EV whose humour is always as dry as a nuns bits and usually makes me laugh.

 

[RobWalker]

108L? I certainly wouldnt be bothering with a cider kit.