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so how much do you mix to per litre of hot water thanks

I brew in a bucket with a tea towel over it .

Thanks for your reply,will give fresh juice a go

Thanks for responding, like the schnapps tip ,powder lactose should add sweetness but how much do you add ?in my experience you have to use a lot to get any improvement

Thanks for reply.when you say back sweetening when do you add apple juice

Thanks ,will keep trying.

Thanks for your information . my last cider was black rock cider 250 lactose 1 kg dex premium cider yeast 13 days In fermenter 2 sugar drops per 740 bottle now one month in bottle ,all most flat slight yeast taste almost no apple taste as bitter as stout .HELP anyone please

Thanks for your response. Yes fresh is best .i might make a apple press .

Thank you for your response,Did you add sugar to fermentation,I was thinking I might add corn syrup for sweetness.

Thanks for your reply,MaggieO.Iwas thinking of using a mangrove jack New Zealand cider kit for back ground ,12 litres golden circle apple juice, 11 litres water, 1.5 kg sugar ,250 dried corn syrup( sweetness) ,champagne yeast ..I would like to make semi sweet cider if you could give some hints...

Apple cider that tastes like apple.hows it done , every time I try it’s bland or flat . Thinking I might Mangrove Jacks New Zealand cider kit any ideas ?

Hi brewers ,20 years on fermentation ;first on line club.