A Easy Cyser | Mead made with Apple Juice | Simple and Cheap

[@polarissucks]

Thanks

[@derikjbrandt]

That was a lot of yeast for 1 gallon.

[@DOSE-RAD]

Could i use fermaid-O and lalvin EC-1118 in place of what you used ?

[@thebrewtank7665]

@DOSE-RAD yes, but you just a warning, that strain has a high alcohol tolerance and it will go dry. So if you want it sweet you will Ned stabilizers before you backsweeten. Also ec 1118 might take time to mellow out because it will give you a jet fuel taste.

[@DOSE-RAD]

@thebrewtank7665 ok cool thanks for the reply!! I'm planing on letting it sit anywhere from 6m to 1y. If I get the same OG as you did and let it ferment to 1.000 it'll be at about 15%abv. Now if I stabilize and back sweeten is should remove some of the dryness? Sorry it's my second batch

[@RS-dc7wy]

I usually add yeast directly to the carboy without issues, may I ask: What is the benefit of soaking yeast first and adding later? Cheers

[@thebrewtank7665]

Less stress on yeast and better yeast health. Go Ferm is also a nutrient I use to keep them strong in the beginning.

[@ginadushaj358]

I was planning to make my own juice by slow cooking apples with a little water and straining. Do you thing this may work instead of buying juice?

[@thebrewtank7665]

Possibly, but you may want to be careful about microorganisms. You may be able to pasteurize the juice, and do great sterile practices, but you might get contaminated. There are probably more risks and procedures that take time, but I would look into how people make homemade cider or other mead making channels. Man made mead or Doin the most I think may have done one.

[@dc1544]

how long does it sit for?

[@thebrewtank7665]

This one sat for about two weeks before I transferred to secondary for clearing. Very basic and one note. Would probably have benefitted with an acid addition. I think I used 71b, and that one likes to eat up malic acid, what gives the juice its tartness.

[@dc1544]

@@thebrewtank7665 what acid would you recommend and how much per gallon? when would I add it?