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Erik’s Cider

October 2nd, 2003 Leave a comment Go to comments

Fermentables

  • 5 gal. unpreserved apple cider – from Pine Tree Orchards.
  • 1.5 lbs. Light DME

Boil Additions

  • 12 whole cloves
  • 3 cinammon sticks

Yeast

  • 1 packet Red Star Cote do Blanc dry yeast

Other

  • 1 gal. water
  • campden tablets
  • irish moss

OG = 1.042

Notes

  • 10/2/03 – made starter. Added 1 campden tablet per gallon of cider.
  • 10/3/03 – boiled water w/ cinnamon, cloves, and DME for 20 minutes. Added irish moss at end of boil.
  • 1/29/04 – Bottled. FG 0.998. 4.15% ABV
  • 10/8/2004 – This cider turned out excellent. It took about 6 months for it to come around, but now it’s very crisp and refreshing.
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  1. alaskanciderman
    October 12th, 2004 at 04:14 | #1
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    How strong did the cinnamon come out at the end? did you only keep it in primary? did you rack to secondary? I was thinkin about using some cinnamon and want it to come out like hot cider does in store bought packets, but dont know how much to use. please e-mail me !!! thanks!!