[Casey76]

All in the name of science, you understand

Tonight I set three lots of TC off...

1) el cheapo apple juice from concentrate
2) "normal" apple juice from concentrate
3) pure apple juice (not from concentrate)

Made up the yeast + additives in a separate jar, and pitched all at the same time.

Will be interesting to see how they turn out (at Christmas )

[Alastair-I]

I doubt you'll taste much of a difference.  Not after the first glass 

But in the interests of science..
1) Are there any differences in the nutritional values on the bottle/carton between the juices? - specifically the sugar content?
2) What have you added? - sugar, tanin, acid?

[Casey76]

I have the nutritional info stored, and can post it tonight.  there is quite a difference between the sugar levels, and before I added the tannin, there was quite a difference in colour too.

I used Youngs cider yeast (green packet), plus 1tsp pectolase, 1tsp yeast nutrient, 1tsp malic acid and 1/2tsp of tannin per 4.5L juice (to be topped up to 5L once initial "whoosh" has calmed down.)

No added sugar, I like to drink cider as a refresher on an afternoon... no need to send me to sleep lol

[Alastair-I]

Should be a good refreshing brew when finished 

My recipe is a little simpler - AJ, sugar, cold tea (for the tannin), 1 tsp citric acid (or juice of a lemon if there's one about) and Youngs cider yeast.  I have done a TC-zero with no added sugar, it's very drinkable.  With the added sugar version I just dilute with apple juice in the glass if needed.

[Casey76]

Woo hoo...



First bottle opened

Lovely crisp clean taste; very dry.

Verdict... wouldn't be upset to be served this in a pub 

That makes it a *winner* I think!

[mumofstig]

sounds as if I had better try it for myself 

[hamstergbert]

Which of the three versions is the one you opened so successfully?

[Alastair-I]

That does look good

[grinling]

cider making here I come..

[Casey76]

It was the pure apple juice; simply because it was the first bottle to hand.

I will do a comparison with the others tomorrow

[nuzuki]

Hey casey, any more news on the results? Im looking to try this myself sometime soon.