GeneDaniels1963
Well-Known Member
Well, I finally got the chance to make some cider with my favorite additive, Ribena (blackcurrant) cordial. I made a 1/2 test batch:
1/2 gal Old Orchard apple juice
10 oz Ribena (aprox)
Notty ale yeast
1/4 cup frozen crab apple pieces
I pour out enough apple juice to add the Ribena, which was added until I hit about 1.85 SG. Then fermented 2 weeks. Cold crashed and drank right away. It is very good. FG is 1.013, so a little sweet and 8.5abv, just like I like it. And the blackcurrant came through just a little. I will certainly make more of this!
1/2 gal Old Orchard apple juice
10 oz Ribena (aprox)
Notty ale yeast
1/4 cup frozen crab apple pieces
I pour out enough apple juice to add the Ribena, which was added until I hit about 1.85 SG. Then fermented 2 weeks. Cold crashed and drank right away. It is very good. FG is 1.013, so a little sweet and 8.5abv, just like I like it. And the blackcurrant came through just a little. I will certainly make more of this!