Ciderman62
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I have a batch of cider which is coming to the end of fermenting tested today & have the same SG reading as two days ago, plan to test again Saturday and if there is no change in SG will commence bottling
I have tasted the brew is on the tart side so need to sweeten before bottling however I understand that if I use sugar to achieve the required sweetness prior to bottling that this sugar will start the fermentation again in the bottle and carbonate the cider
As I want a sweeter cider than it currently is AND I want it carbonated I need to use a sweetener that will not be consumed by fermentation and add sufficient sugar for carbonation in the bottle
I know that a lot of artificial sweeteners used in cooking or as a sugar substitute in hot drinks can leave a bitter after taste which I want to avoid
Can someone recommend a sweetener that does not ferment or leave a bitter after taste.
I have tasted the brew is on the tart side so need to sweeten before bottling however I understand that if I use sugar to achieve the required sweetness prior to bottling that this sugar will start the fermentation again in the bottle and carbonate the cider
As I want a sweeter cider than it currently is AND I want it carbonated I need to use a sweetener that will not be consumed by fermentation and add sufficient sugar for carbonation in the bottle
I know that a lot of artificial sweeteners used in cooking or as a sugar substitute in hot drinks can leave a bitter after taste which I want to avoid
Can someone recommend a sweetener that does not ferment or leave a bitter after taste.