Cider

[farmercoop]

Thanks..

Thanks for all of your help everyone..Greatly Appreciated

[farmercoop]

Yeeloowy

My turbo cider is on its 2nd night and it is a yellowy colour and very unclear is this ok sorry about all the silly questions

[heeby]

yes this is good it shows the yeasst is being put into suspension by an active fermentation also when the ferment stops it should drop clear so watch for that as an aid when to bottle
mark

[AbingdonBoy]

I made my turbo cider in August, today I poured a pint and there seems to be an off smell, almost like "fishy" is it time to toss it out and start over?

Paul

Hi Paul,

If it's still in the demijohn then i would rack it, i had a similar thing, although not 'fishy' but a nasty smell. I racked the cider and all was fine, smell went and cider tasted great.

Cheers,

AB.

[Pauluk]

Hi Everyone

Decided to join this great place instead of reading threads

I read the recipe on here for the Turbo Cider & decided to give it a go.

Started 2 weeks ago...



Two days after starting



All topped off and bubbling like mad man

...i also started the Cinnamon Turbo Cider of on saturday, I hope i did right by putting a stick in the juice ? i also used champagne yeast as a experiment, just waiting to top it of.



Question Time

The yeast on the the top looks different to the the other batch i am making...is that down to the Champagne yeast ?

How long do i leave the stick in for ?

[farmercoop]

Hmm

Mine is a yellow colour and doesnt look like tht in the pictures have i done someting wrong itr had been going since saturday night

[hong]

Farmercoop,
I wouldn`t worry. Every batch i do always looks slightly different than previous ones. Even if i use the same juice or yeast, every batch has its own unique "character". Thats the beauty of turbo!

[heeby]

i wouldnt worry about the colour too much every batch is different
mark

[Pauluk]

Guys

How long do i leave the cinnamon stick in the brew for ?

[heeby]

the choice is yours the longer you leave it the stronger the stronger the taste will be have a little taste and see what you think .ive never made the cider with cinnamon so havent got a clue about timescale
mark

[Pauluk]

Well i topped it of today and ill leave the stick in until saturday ,might be sickly leaving until the brew has finished

[heeby]

did you have a little taste if so how was it
mark

[Pauluk]

Mark its only been brewing for a few days

[hong]

David,
I like the idea of sweeting with honey. Only thing is, when do you add it? after it has finished fermenting and racked?

[joesixpack]

I think I'm going to sweeten my next batch with juice or maybe concentrate will work better.

Anyways, I wanted to ask when it's best to add cinnamon sticks to your cider? I know in beer making if you add it during the primary ferment it scrubs some of the flavor out. Just wondering what you guys usually do/have done with some success. Thanks!