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I do have to say, i think this is my best applejack recipe yet.
Thanks Paps!
Thanks Paps!
Hello,. Is there any ideas of anything I did wrong? !
Got starting OGs of 1.125 and 1.122 for them but the second one didn't have all the sugar dissolve in it properly at first. My daughter decided she wanted to be my helper and when I turned to open more juice boxes she ended up pouring in more than I wanted and it was a b**** to stir and dissolve lol.
Hello, just tried this recipe and it is wonderful. However, I have one question.
I followed the recipe exactly: 5 gal. Tree Top Apple Juice, 10 lbs sugar, the recommended yeast packet, and yeast nutrients. Here is the dates I did everything:
Started: 24 Jan
Moved to Secondary: 22 Feb
Added Super Clear: 1 Mar
Bottled: 4 Mar
Drank 1st Bottle: 15 Mar
The only thing i didn't do was cold crash it because I do not have a freezer big enough.
I tried my first bottle today and there was absolutely no signs of carbonation. Has anyone else had this problem? I know two weeks is recommended but I got a little curious. It tasted great, just no bubbles. Is there any ideas of anything I did wrong? Maybe I waited too long between one of the steps? Thanks for any feedback!
Hi Brandon. If you went right from fermentation/clearing into bottling, theoretically you let it ferment out all the way? That would mean no more sugar for bottle carbing..
I was lazy this round and didn't grab the OG or FG. And I did not add any more sugar before bottling, I was following the recipe exact for the first time. I assumed the 10lbs from the start would be enough! But I was also unaware this made a still cider. Not at all disappointed with the results because it tastes great.Hi Brandon. If you went right from fermentation/clearing into bottling, theoretically you let it ferment out all the way? That would mean no more sugar for bottle carbing. I can't say your experience, but if you did not add a little sugar into your bottling bucket or use carb drops, you probably will get no carbonation no matter how long you wait. If you did add a little sugar, i have had carb take up to 3 weeks or a little more. If you had any specific gravity info from start to finish it might help tell a story.
Just an FYI........
You don't need to stir/dissolve the sugar.
You can be a lazy arse like me and just pour it in.
I usually have probably a 2 inch layer of sugar at the bottom of the fermentor.
Scientifically i can't say if it's really better to dissolve the sugar or not.
All of it at the bottom "might" shield the yeast from sugar shock vs having it all in solution from the get go ( i have no evidence to back up this claim, it's just a hunch )
My reasoning as to not dissolving comes from time saving/pure laziness.
I like to keep things simple.
I do make little changes every now and then. But usually don't tell about those changes unless asked. (for example. I now use a pretty insane amount of yeast nutrient at the start of fermentation. 5 spoonfulls)
But after x amount of time, you cannot edit posts (as in the 1rst one to express any changes to the procedure) but i guess those interested enough read the whole thread and pick up on the info that way.
Anywho.....
brew on:rockin:
Should I worry about putting a blowoff tube on if I am using a 5 gallon bucket? http://www.domesticchore.com
If I wait to add the cinnamon until the fermentation stops (via SG readings) would I be ok?
(Let them sit until they sink?)
and would adding pure vanilla extract also be cool with the cinnamon?
Paps.
hops plants. Nugget and Bianca. Have you used either....
~60F for almost the whole time so
Tried one batch with sunrype juice and not fresh press. Tasted good but acidic. More so than I'm used to. Any pointers/help?
Tried one batch with sunrype juice and not fresh press. Tasted good but acidic. More so than I'm used to. Any pointers/help?
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