Advice sought

[superstock]

imabeerpig. Have a look at Mad Millies cider yeast (it's really a white wine yeast) or CL-23. Both of these are rated as down to 8'c.

pirate pete. Have a look at my post in small batch cider brewing.

 

[Airgead]

I should also say that a lot of this is covered in the basic guide thread (yes... i wrote it... bad form to blow your own trumpet and all that)...

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/72201-how-to-get-started-in-cider-the-definitiveish-guide-to-beginner39/

 

[Pirate Pete]

Thanks for all the advice gents. This forum is very helpful. After reading, I decided to drink it uncarbonated and it was very nice. Very strong though. As an experience wine drinker I would say around 12%. I also tried it with a bit of soda water but that made the taste a bit too weak.

Seems that cider is a bit harder to make than beer. I will not give up though and will try again next week.
Thanks again

Peter

 

[Airgead]

On the contrary... a basic cider is much easier to make than beer. Really good cider though... that is a challenge.

Nothing wrong with an uncarbonated apple wine. Try aging for a few months with some oak dominos (or chips). Lovely.

 

[mxd]

Thanks for all the advice gents. This forum is very helpful. After reading, I decided to drink it uncarbonated and it was very nice. Very strong though. As an experience wine drinker I would say around 12%. I also tried it with a bit of soda water but that made the taste a bit too weak.

Seems that cider is a bit harder to make than beer. I will not give up though and will try again next week.
Thanks again

Peter

what were the gravities and where did the juice come from ?