Store bought Apple juice
@brew_cat wrote: I messed up. I grabbed some apple cider to add to my own juice and when I got home and read the back label it said potassium sorbate. So is it useless? I'm going to bring it back...
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@rebuiltcellars wrote: How much of this were you planning to add to your juice? Adding a little KSorbate won't kill the fermentation if the concentration is low enough. The yeast will absorb into...
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@brew_cat wrote: I went out and got two gallons of sweet apple cider ( made from concentrate ) and returned the stuff with the PS. I thought I might put one of PS ones in for the flavor but decided...
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@rebuiltcellars wrote: That is not something I would have been worried about. I add pectinase to my ciders to get them clearer. Read full topic
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@brew_cat wrote: I thought the pulp would add flavor and fermentables. I didn't bother adding it it looked plenty cloudy when I mixed everything in. Going to use us05. I think it's going to be good. I...
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@rebuiltcellars wrote: Over here, most cider makers mix water and sugar in with the juice to make is stretch further. So far, that is the only think I've seen done to apple juice that makes the cider...
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@sneezles61 wrote: I made an apple cider 5 years or so ago, added sugar to up the ABV. I won't do that again. I could hardly taste the apple, which is why I make apple cider. I have yet to juice this...
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@brew_cat wrote: I've already made two batches with my own apples which came out well. This is my first year making cider so I'm kind of experimenting. The dry cider I liked. The Graff was drinkable...
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@sneezles61 wrote: Well, with a lot of help from my wife, 2-5 gallon buckets yielded 4 gallons of juice… still just over half a wheel barrow to juice yet! Tomorrow though… Sneezles61 Read full topic
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@brew_cat wrote: That's a good yield. I think I get only a little over a gallon per 5 gallon bucket of apples. What kind of apples are you crushing and what type of press. Mine is s homsde ghetto...
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@sneezles61 wrote: I have Mn. state fair apples….. they a quite tart so I do sweeten just a bit when fermentation is complete… just so they taste like they where picked off the tree…. Now fer the...
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@porkchop wrote: That is a good yield! I'm about the same as 'Cat, about one gallon per 5 gallon bucket, depending on the variety. Read full topic
View ArticleClik here to view.
Store bought Apple juice
@brew_cat wrote: I tried a juicer. It is noisy and slow. Here is a pic of my press. I smash the apples with a 4x4 first. IMG_20150916_145646_723.jpg1836x3264 2.12 MB Read full topic
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@sneezles61 wrote: I looked up how to make an apple crusher, and some one used a sink disposal grinder… So now I'm curious…. I do enjoy the sip of fresh apple juice! Sneezles61 Read full topic
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@brew_cat wrote: Now that's a thought. it would just need a a hopper and a stand over the press. Thanks for the tip Read full topic
View ArticleStore bought Apple juice
@brew_cat wrote: I just snuck a bottle that has been carbing for a week and I'm very pleased with the flavor. It needs to carbonate some more but I can definitely taste the fruit. Nice Read full topic
View Article
