1 Gallon Hard Cider (July 9, 2008)

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NOTE: Started with the same recipe as last year, except that I also tested the acid content. 0.6% - perfect for fruits!

DAY ONE

1/3 pound of sugar (3/4 c)
1 gallon apple cider (golden delicious)

Starting SG of 1.065

TWELVE HOURS

Added 1/2 packet of Red Star Pasteur Champagne yeast.

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TWO DAYS

Continue to check SG daily. Funneled into secondary at SG 1.040.

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TWO MONTHS

Racked off of the lees and topped off with tap water.

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FOUR MONTHS

Added 1 1/2 tsp cane sugar in each 16 oz bottle (1/4 cup per gallon) to provide fizz. Bottled.

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REFRIGERATED 12 MONTHS

Not a very good flavor. The perfect amount of fizz though. This year we will try mixing the apples instead of just the sweeter flavored Golden Delicious.