TheOtherLeft
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Hi guys,
I've just joined the forum and just completed my first ever brew. I've bought the Oztops after many good reviews from here and it was pretty easy to get it working.
I bought some Aldi Apple and Blackcurrent juice, added some of the Oztops #1 yeast and let it do its thing for 3 days. Wifey and I agree it's sweet/dry enough but need a bit more kick.
Everyone talks about adding sugar to get a higher alcohol content. Which type of sugar do you recommend? Is plain old brown sugar OK or is something finer, eg Castor Sugar better?
Also I want to buy a hydrometer and there's gazillions to choose from on ebay. Is one type recommended?
Also I want to decant the cider into smaller bottles, and also make smaller batches. How do you guys clean/prepare used plastic juice bottles for brewing? Is washing them in soapy water enough or do I need to use something like Miltons?
Thanks,
Ben
I've just joined the forum and just completed my first ever brew. I've bought the Oztops after many good reviews from here and it was pretty easy to get it working.
I bought some Aldi Apple and Blackcurrent juice, added some of the Oztops #1 yeast and let it do its thing for 3 days. Wifey and I agree it's sweet/dry enough but need a bit more kick.
Everyone talks about adding sugar to get a higher alcohol content. Which type of sugar do you recommend? Is plain old brown sugar OK or is something finer, eg Castor Sugar better?
Also I want to buy a hydrometer and there's gazillions to choose from on ebay. Is one type recommended?
Also I want to decant the cider into smaller bottles, and also make smaller batches. How do you guys clean/prepare used plastic juice bottles for brewing? Is washing them in soapy water enough or do I need to use something like Miltons?
Thanks,
Ben