[A. Fallowfield]

I bought more than enough Lidl (the dearer one) 1½ litre apple juice, 78p each.
I put 2 cartons at room temperature in a sterilised demi-john.
The only yeast I had was Wilko’s (Youngs) wine yeast.
I included a heaped teaspoon of yeast nutrient, a teaspoon of pectolase and a little squeeze of lemon juice. Plus 2 pound of sugar.
I use a sterilised plain bung so’s I can pick it up and give it a damn good shake!
Don’t leave the bung in though, unless you like loud bangs! Fit an air lock.
When the initial froth had died down (couple of days) I topped it up with more apple juice (not from the fridge!!!)
It will then go berserk again, so keep a spare, clean air lock ready.
It will ferment a long time and clear beautifully!

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

[andrewambleton]

Hi I haven't got any demi johns what over container's could i use instead, also how long does it take to be ready.

Thanks in advance

[A. Fallowfield]

Hi I haven't got any demi johns what over container's could i use instead, also how long does it take to be ready.

Thanks in advance

Suppose you could always use a food grade plastic bucket, but you'd still need a top and an airlock otherwise you could end up with a lot of vinegar!
Freecycle's the best place for demi-johns.
I stopped mine frementing at seven weeks with camden tablets, it was perfectly clear too!

[andrewambleton]

Thanks for the advice

[Jay Dubya]

Hi, i think what you have made is apple wine, i thought you only added 8oz. sugar and thats for a 7% cider for 5% add nothing, no wonder it's strong!!

[A. Fallowfield]

Hi, i think what you have made is apple wine, i thought you only added 8oz. sugar and thats for a 7% cider for 5% add nothing, no wonder it's strong!!

Well yes, but it is made with all apple juice, and I have wondered where scrumpy ends and apple wine begins! 

[Kate and her Ducks]

When does something stop being cider and become wine?

[sedgie]

When does something stop being cider and become wine?

I think..if you drink a pint of it and you fall over, then it's wine.. 

[A. Fallowfield]

When does something stop being cider and become wine?

I think..if you drink a pint of it and you fall over, then it's wine.. 

Yes, but I know people that do that with cider!

[Kate and her Ducks]

I know people who don't do it with wine either!

[A. Fallowfield]

Seems to be a good question!

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/scrumpy/cider/real.htm

[Sadgit]

my last Turbo cider was ended up being 12%.... Oh boy a pint and that was enough for me

[tiptopchickendon]

How before you can drink the Brew....i started some off last monday and today its still cloudy, but i tried it out for alcohol and its 10.5%   

[A. Fallowfield]

How before you can drink the Brew....i started some off last monday and today its still cloudy, but i tried it out for alcohol and its 10.5%   

Mine fermented for over six weeks and cleared beautifully!
I stopped it with camden tablets. :blink:

[Tricky]

have just made this today so i'll let you know how i get on.