10-19-2010, 05:27 PM
Here's a compilation of my different brews and results... will update as I brew! Hope this guides the newbies ![Smile Smile](https://ez-caps.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png)
Didn't have 2L soda bottles in Singapore, so I used 1.5L instead..
Note: Singapore temperatures is HOTI Temperatures range from 26 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius .. so ferment might be faster (before I get my electrical chiller, that is. See below)...I prefer sweeter ciders..
General:
For sanitation I used Morgan's Sanitize http://www.aussiebrewmakers.com.au/view/...55350.html to ensure no contamination , sprayed all equipments , bottles, caps before use
For fermenting sugars I used white cane sugar initially , but changed to Glucose (Dextrose) instead..
![[Image: Brew.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/trinitrophenol/Brewing/Brew.jpg)
My first few brews..
![[Image: 46817_426324784386_768584386_5118163_1547290_n.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/trinitrophenol/Brewing/46817_426324784386_768584386_5118163_1547290_n.jpg)
1)Berri Apple Juice 1.4L
5.5 Tablespoon white sugar
Ferment time: 4 days
Remarks: Find it too tart.. didn't like the taste..
2) Berri Apple Juice 1.35L
5 Tablespoon white sugar
Ferment time: 5 days
Remarks: Too tart also
3)Florida's Natural Apple Juice 1.35L
5.5 Tablespoon White Sugar
Ferment time: 4 days
Remarks: Not bad, 2 of my friends said it's just nice, not too sweet, not too dry.
Bottled them in Flip Top Bottles bought from IKEA
![[Image: 61961_429280574386_768584386_5178473_6906345_n.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/trinitrophenol/Brewing/61961_429280574386_768584386_5178473_6906345_n.jpg)
2nd Batch: Increased sugar cos previous batch is too dry to my liking..
![[Image: 60229_429284084386_768584386_5178546_6441508_n.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/trinitrophenol/Brewing/60229_429284084386_768584386_5178546_6441508_n.jpg)
4) Marigold Cranberry Apple Juice 1.35L
15 tablespoon White sugar (!)
Ferment time: 4 days
Remarks: I find it not too bad~
5) Marigold Apple Juice 1.35L
14.5 Tablespoon White Sugar
Ferment time: 4 days
Remarks: Most of them say it's too sweet!! Taste wise ok
6) MEAD:Australian Honey 280ml, 1.2L Mineral Water
Ferment Time: 2 weeks
Remarks: Fresh mead tasted too honey-ish for me.. tasted better after 1 month..
3rd batch: Perry (HOT FAVOURITE)
![[Image: Brew11.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/trinitrophenol/Brewing/Brew11.jpg)
7) Heinz Pear Juice 1.4L (4.3g Sugar / 100ml)
12 Tablespoon white sugar (+10.714g / 100ml)
Ferment Time: 4 days
Remarks: 100% of my friends LOVE this, very refreshing pear taste, sweet and tasty!
![Smile Smile](https://ez-caps.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.png)
Didn't have 2L soda bottles in Singapore, so I used 1.5L instead..
Note: Singapore temperatures is HOTI Temperatures range from 26 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius .. so ferment might be faster (before I get my electrical chiller, that is. See below)...I prefer sweeter ciders..
General:
For sanitation I used Morgan's Sanitize http://www.aussiebrewmakers.com.au/view/...55350.html to ensure no contamination , sprayed all equipments , bottles, caps before use
For fermenting sugars I used white cane sugar initially , but changed to Glucose (Dextrose) instead..
![[Image: Brew.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/trinitrophenol/Brewing/Brew.jpg)
My first few brews..
![[Image: 46817_426324784386_768584386_5118163_1547290_n.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/trinitrophenol/Brewing/46817_426324784386_768584386_5118163_1547290_n.jpg)
1)Berri Apple Juice 1.4L
5.5 Tablespoon white sugar
Ferment time: 4 days
Remarks: Find it too tart.. didn't like the taste..
2) Berri Apple Juice 1.35L
5 Tablespoon white sugar
Ferment time: 5 days
Remarks: Too tart also
3)Florida's Natural Apple Juice 1.35L
5.5 Tablespoon White Sugar
Ferment time: 4 days
Remarks: Not bad, 2 of my friends said it's just nice, not too sweet, not too dry.
Bottled them in Flip Top Bottles bought from IKEA
![[Image: 61961_429280574386_768584386_5178473_6906345_n.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/trinitrophenol/Brewing/61961_429280574386_768584386_5178473_6906345_n.jpg)
2nd Batch: Increased sugar cos previous batch is too dry to my liking..
![[Image: 60229_429284084386_768584386_5178546_6441508_n.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/trinitrophenol/Brewing/60229_429284084386_768584386_5178546_6441508_n.jpg)
4) Marigold Cranberry Apple Juice 1.35L
15 tablespoon White sugar (!)
Ferment time: 4 days
Remarks: I find it not too bad~
5) Marigold Apple Juice 1.35L
14.5 Tablespoon White Sugar
Ferment time: 4 days
Remarks: Most of them say it's too sweet!! Taste wise ok
6) MEAD:Australian Honey 280ml, 1.2L Mineral Water
Ferment Time: 2 weeks
Remarks: Fresh mead tasted too honey-ish for me.. tasted better after 1 month..
3rd batch: Perry (HOT FAVOURITE)
![[Image: Brew11.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/trinitrophenol/Brewing/Brew11.jpg)
7) Heinz Pear Juice 1.4L (4.3g Sugar / 100ml)
12 Tablespoon white sugar (+10.714g / 100ml)
Ferment Time: 4 days
Remarks: 100% of my friends LOVE this, very refreshing pear taste, sweet and tasty!