[tiptopchickendon]

Well last night i thought I would finally try some of my Brew, as i was planing to take some over to the outlaws over the weekend.

well... 3 pints and i was foobed...

staggered to bed, Ill (not been ill on booze for many ayear) and the headache this morning...

brew cleared OK, tasted a little appley but with no hint of the strength to follow

going to check the alcohol content later...and wont be drink more than a glass next time...

[Sadgit]

think I will give TC another blast as my demijohns are sat empty
Blackcurrant juice...  now there is a thought.. defo not making 12% stuff again and that was a tad too strong

[maverick]

I didn't realise Lidl did them that cheap 

I thought I'd done well picking up 4litres from a local store at 65p each - Lidl next time!

I mixed the 4litres at room tempreature with about a 1lb of sugar, citric acid, yeast nutrient and wine yeast. It's been going for nearly a week and is starting to slow down now. It was clear apple juice, so the fermentation is not that cloudy. I'm sure it will be too strong to drink in pints 

[scabs]

I've made Turbo Cider and it's rocket fuel. 

I also de-gassed Peartiser and used that, thinking I'd get Turbo Perry... it was turbo something.

Finally I did the same with Appla and Banana juice... don't bother.

[A. Fallowfield]

To be honest I've never managed a pint of the stuff, and still have quite a bit hanging about! Just waiting for the right time, a nice opportunity to anesthetise myself!

[Scribbler]

I took the first bottle down the plot so’s my mate could try it. It is seriously strong, I do mean strong!


He's obviously enjoying it!!!

[Scribbler]

...and I don't like the look of that lighter being so close to the bottle.

Health and Safety, and all that...

[Scribbler]

The only juice in T*sco's is made from concentrate.

Is this ok?

I seem to remember reading that you couldn't use it for cider/wine.

[A. Fallowfield]

The only juice in T*sco's is made from concentrate.

Is this ok?

I seem to remember reading that you couldn't use it for cider/wine.

You have to be careful with some fruit juices as they have a yeast inhibiter in them!
German regulations don't allow it, so I'm told.

[Sadgit]

I could never find pure apple juice, even from Aldi/Lidl so had to use the tesco from concentrate stuff. Did the job for me, but tasted a tad thin so added pure honey to it

http://www.sad-land.co.uk/2009/05/05/turbo-cider-part-deux/

[Scribbler]

Do you drink it as soon as it's finished fermenting, or keep it for a bit?

[Sadgit]

I syphon it into 1L PET bottles add some primer and then leave to clear for a few weeks.

[Scribbler]

PRIMER!!

Surely it's strong enough to strip paint as it is?

[Sadgit]

to give it a bit of fizz...

[Scribbler]

So what is primer then? Not undercoat...?