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i rack into a clean demi john when ferment has finished leave to settle for one day ,and its usually clear enough by then ,then prime with three teaspoons of sugar and before i put the lid on i push a small dint into the bottle(pet)then screw the lid on tight,then leave somewhere warm till they are solid and then fridge them beauty mate i like it fizzy
mark"we need a bigger boat"
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Hi All,
Had my first Turbo cider last night, and it was really nice, even Mrs AbingdonBoy liked it...
However today I am feeling as rough as a rough thing. This could just be a coincidence, as I think I am getting a cold. But just wandered if I could have done something wrong in the brewing process??? Can’t see as I have, as it is so simple and the ingredients are so pure….
Don't let this put anyone off, as the brew is really nice and it is probably just me
Regards,
AbingdonBoy.
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AbingdonBoy sorry to hear you are feeling poorly - hope it isn't the cider!!
My turbo cider has been siphoned to a second dj and is clearing slowly. Can't wait to try it (other than the sip I had as I started the siphoning off)!!
Heeby, for priming - is that 3 teaspoons of sugar to a 2litre bottle? Also, does it keep its fizz well if you use 2litre bottles - I am having trouble convincing OH not to throw bottles out and haven't got any one litre ones left!!
Cheers - Shirley
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Originally posted by shirlthegirl43AbingdonBoy sorry to hear you are feeling poorly - hope it isn't the cider!!
My turbo cider has been siphoned to a second dj and is clearing slowly. Can't wait to try it (other than the sip I had as I started the siphoning off)!!
Heeby, for priming - is that 3 teaspoons of sugar to a 2litre bottle? Also, does it keep its fizz well if you use 2litre bottles - I am having trouble convincing OH not to throw bottles out and haven't got any one litre ones left!!
Cheers - Shirley
mark"we need a bigger boat"
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I have made loads of Turbo since i started winemaking, and i find that every batch i make is always different to the previous. Having said that, it is great stuff to experimient with i.e adding honey, cinnamon, more sugar etc.
My only concern is, i cannot get it to perfectly clear. It doesn`t bother me as i quite like it cloudy. So what am i doing wrong? I do make it strong, as my mates love to pop round and help me drink it. Could it be that i am making it too strong?
Any help always appreciated,
cheers
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How strong it is shouldn't affect how clear it is.
Priming in the bottle will always produce extra sediment, that will make it go cloudy when disturbed, is it clear before you prime?
maybe you arent leaving it long enough to clear before you prime? try leaving next batch a little longer before priming and see if it clears on its own mebbe
but if you dont mind it cloudy.....N.G.W.B.J.
Member of 5 Towns Wine and Beer Makers Society (Yorkshire's newest)
Wine, mead and beer maker
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