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Is my cider ruined?

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GD

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Location: South Devon
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Is my cider ruined?

« on: March 08, 2009, 13:52 »

Hi, I started 40 pints of cider off in September (as my first homebrew attempt). I racked it for the 2nd time today and thought I should try a sip...it tastes very vinegary (sp?)....not off/mouldy/rancid, but a definite acidic tartness to it.

Is this normal? Is there hope? Can I improve the taste with some extra sugar?

Thanks
Dan

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hindy

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Location: Cheltenham
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Re: Is my cider ruined?

« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2009, 14:00 »

Hi GD

Adding sugar at this stage would just make it very sweet.
If the taste of vinegar is very strong then I would say that your cider has been ruined.
I don't make beer or cider myself just wines, but basically the same principal.
But someone will be along shortly who might have a solution for you.

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Andy
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GD

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Location: South Devon
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Re: Is my cider ruined?

« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2009, 08:55 »

Thanks for the reply Andy...looks like everyones getting Cider vinegar for Christmas.

Maybe I'll give the Turbo cider a go instead...

Ta
GD

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reggyboy

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Re: Is my cider ruined?

« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 21:32 »

aye it's bu$$ered

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