I think I will brew some hard cider also this year.
The last batch I made came in at 7% abv and tasted like cool aide.
A dangerous combo.
Nothing quite like it for a crisp refreshing glass however.
BTW, you continue to impress me with your progress. So when are you going all grain or even a mini-mash for beer?
2 years is plenty of experience !
Cheers,
knewshound
Just make sure you get the PASTEURIZED, NO PRESERVATIVES cider. I use a brand called “Country Cider Mill” out of Olympia, Washington. Been adding about 1/2 lb of corn sugar per gallon of cider and using the Safale 05 yeast.
I’d like to try another batch using the Wyeast Loncon ESB but I have had such a miserable damn record of popping those stupid internal packs! Arggghh!! I shouldn’t have to smack it with a sledgehammer!!
Got 2 more Coopers, a Real Ale and a Dark Ale. Gotta drink my Bitters first.
Bottoms up!