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by blake2101
Tuesday May 17, 2011 9:32 am
Forum: Cider, ginger beer, lemonade, wine, mead . . .
Topic: Apple & Blackcurrant Cider
Replies: 4
Views: 29229

Re: Apple & Blackcurrant Cider

Lol whoops. I didn't realize I was typing it wrong.
Thanks for your help, I'll post updates on my progress.
by blake2101
Monday May 16, 2011 4:45 pm
Forum: The beer you buy
Topic: Rekorderlig Cider
Replies: 19
Views: 63996

Re: Rekorderlig Cider

Are you willing to share your recipe?

I think its only marketed as a 'winter cider' because cider sales drop drastically in the colder months. The name will make it more likely for people to keep purchasing if it says 'Winter' on the bottle.
by blake2101
Monday May 16, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: Cider, ginger beer, lemonade, wine, mead . . .
Topic: Apple & Blackcurrant Cider
Replies: 4
Views: 29229

Re: Apple & Blackcurrant Cider

I'd steer clear of the champagne yeast if you don't like it too dry.

I would also ferment it without the extra sugar and then taste it before adding extra sugar. You might also find that you need to add some more blackcurrant, but a taste test after fermentation will tell you.

I've heard us-04 ...
by blake2101
Monday May 16, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: The beer you buy
Topic: Rekorderlig Cider
Replies: 19
Views: 63996

Re: Rekorderlig Cider

They are bringing out a Winter Cider soon.
Apple, Vanilla and Cinnamon.
Apparently it can be served cold or warm.
by blake2101
Monday May 16, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: Cider, ginger beer, lemonade, wine, mead . . .
Topic: Apple & Blackcurrant Cider
Replies: 4
Views: 29229

Apple & Blackcurrant Cider

I've come up with a simple recipe, I just thought I'd put it out there for some feedback before I commit to it.

Here it is:

16L apple juice
4L apple & Blackcurrant juice (not enough? Too much?)
500g Lactose (I'd like it sweet but not very sweet!)
Yeast (us-04, us-05, cider, champagne?)

Any ...