How Do You Make Simple Hard Cider?
Hard apple cider is simple to make and can be delicious. This article will explain the basic principle of how to make it economically without the fancy tools of the trade described in most processes. • The must is the mixture of ingredients you mix prior to the fermentation that will eventually become your cider. • Take your 2 litre soda bottle and fill it with 250 ml of carton apple juice and 1 litre of water. • Mix in your sugar. Sugar is used to boost the metabolism of the yeast and increase the alcohol content. It is best to use your own judgement as per how much of each to add as long as they’re both completely dissolved. • If desired, cinnamon can be mixed into the must. Make sure all the ingredients in the bottle’s must are completely dissolved. • You’re using dry baking yeast, rehydrate it in a shallow dish with a little water and sugar. 10-15 minutes should be sufficient. • Add the yeast to the must and mix in! • Add your ‘SIMPLE LOCK’: Instead of unnecessary brewer’s locks/eq
