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Author:

John L

Boil Size: 4.5 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.027

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 1.25

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/9/2016 2:59 PM

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Author:

Striike

Boil Size: 5.5 Gallons

Boil Time: N/A

Boil Gravity: 1.117

Efficiency: 100

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: co2

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/1/2023 7:42 PM

Notes:

Author:

CenterStar

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: N/A

Boil Gravity: 1.109

Efficiency: 100

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: Keg Carbonation

Priming Amount: 10 psi @ 38°F

Creation Date: 6/12/2018 2:32 AM

Notes: 1. ACQUIRE JUICE
Ensure that the juice doesn’t have preservatives; sorbate, sorbitol, sulfite, things of that sort. Ascorbic acid / vitamin C is just fine.

2. TEST AND ADDITIONS
If the juice is cloudy, add pectic enzyme at the rate of 1/2 tsp per gallon.

Add yeast nutrient. Wyeast Wine or Beer Nutrient, or generic Yeast Nutrient. Roughly 1/4 tsp per gallon is a good starting point. Be prepared to add more once fermentation is well under way.

Check the gravity with a hydrometer or refractometer. Record the result. This number will help determine the alcohol by volume of the cider, as well as act as a window into the fermentation process.

--OPTIONAL: Chaptalize (add sugar). If you’d like a stronger cider, add a simple sugar at this time. The sugar will ferment out entirely, increasing alcohol content, thinning the body, and amplifying acidity. Partially refined and darker sugars are more prone to affect the flavor. One pound of sugar in five gallons will add approximately one percent alcohol by volume. Belgian candi sugars, honeys, or plain corn sugar all work well and have unique effects.

3. ADD YEAST
--“Cider” yeast works well and is available in liquid form from White Labs and Wyeast. The Wyeast strain tends to be cleaner and quicker, while the White Labs strain is a little slower and tends to preserve the character of the apples better. This recipe utilized Fermentis Safcider.

4. FERMENTATION
--Allow the cider to ferment to dryness.
--If the fermentation seems sluggish, smells like rotten eggs or burning matches; add yeast nutrient, 1/4 tsp at a time, up to 1 tbsp per 12 hours. Use caution when adding nutrient, as the trapped CO2 in the cider can react with the added powder, causing an overflow of liquid.
--When the gravity is reliably stable, usually around 0.996-1.010, the cider is almost ready to be racked. Allow it to sit on the yeast sediment for a little longer - at least one day, up to three weeks or so, to help clean up any off-flavors that were produced during fermentation.

5. CONDITIONING / SECONDARY FERMENTATION
--Rack the cider into a sanitized carboy or similar vessel that will accommodate the volume with no or minimal head space. At this point, the process is largely dependent upon taste. As the cider ages, the flavors will mellow and come into condition, the yeast and other sediment will slowly settle out, and everything will generally improve.

Before racking to secondary carboy, Wine Tannin and Calcium Carbonate can be added to improve flavor.

If samples taste more sour or tart than expected, Calcium Carbonate can be added at 1/4 tsp per gallon. In first batch, PH measured 3.9 and Calcium Carbonate was utilized.

If samples taste lack body, wine tannin can be added at 1/4 tsp per gallon. In first batch, Wine Tannin was utilized.

6. FINING
--If the cider is still cloudy and you prefer it to be clear, use a wine fining agent, such as Super-Kleer or Sparkolloid, to help it clarify. Follow the directions provided by the manufacturer.

Cold Mix Fining Agent. Positively charged fining agent for beer and wine. Noted for working where other fining agents have failed. Also provides a compact sediment bed, pressing down other fining agents and increasing yield. Used as a coating medium for filter pads, to decrease porosity.

To use, stir 1/2 tsp. per gallon into one quart of briskly boiling water. Boil for three minutes, stirring well to completely dissolve. Use 1/2 cup of the prepared solution for every gallon of wine. Stir thoroughly into wine, leave for 2 weeks, and then rack off sediment.

7. STOP FERMENTATION
If keg carbonating, stopping the fermentation can be complete by adding 1/2 TSP/Gallon fo Potassium Sorbate.

8. KEG CARBONATION & BACK SWEETENING
Upon transfering the Cider from the Secondary to the Keg, if the Cider is dryer than desired, it can be back sweetened with Apple Concentrate, Sugars, or Honey.
Carbonate the Cider to desired level. Many carbonation calculators are available online to determine the appropriate PSI setting for CO2 regulator based on storage temperature and desired level of carbonation.

Author:

Columlum

Boil Size: 13 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.093

Efficiency: 50

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/1/2015 1:59 PM

Notes: First extract brewing I've ever done - steeping efficiency higher than average because partial mashing in pot with steeping grains - aiming for 67C for 45mins.

Author:

Boil Size: 6.6 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.054

Efficiency: 25

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.75

Primary Temp: 69 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 4/18/2015 4:14 PM

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Author:

Jim Wagener

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.11

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 72 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 5/7/2016 2:14 PM

Notes: step[ grains at 156-158 degrees for one hour.

1 hour boil (add 3lbs. DME at start and the 2lbs dme at the end, drop hops at 45, 50, 55mins. cool and pitch yeast at 72 degrees.

let ferment in warmest room in house - bathroom -as soon and stops bubbling (5-7 days)

rack to secondary to finish/let settle and clarify - in basement 60-66 degrees.

prime and bottle 3 days to one week later.

Author:

kuhuh

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.143

Efficiency: 55

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 65 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 10/25/2016 6:11 PM

Notes: Mini Mash- 1 lb of oats and 1 lbs of 6-Row. 1 qt / Lb of Grain to 150-155 F. Mini Mash for an hour.
Espresso- Lavazza Crema Gusto
Cocao Nibs- Healthworks Cacao Nibs Raw Organic
Starter of WLP007 for 24 hours on stir plate
Transfer To Keg and Carb for 1 week

Author:

matt3424

Boil Size: 1 Gallons

Boil Time: N/A

Boil Gravity: 1.26

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 70 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 10/30/2015 9:58 PM

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Author:

rknodel

Boil Size: 7 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.047

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 4/1/2014 2:07 AM

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Author:

jarvas99

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.1

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 6/29/2016 2:45 PM

Notes: Captain Lawrence Liquid Gold clone.

Author:

fedewab@gvsu.mail.edu

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: N/A

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 12/20/2012 9:56 PM

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Author:

mactrombone

Boil Size: 25 Litres

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 8.6

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Plato

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 6/8/2015 5:18 PM

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Author:

cherbert

Boil Size: 6.6 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: 1.062

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: 64 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/3/2015 2:47 AM

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Author:

Tres

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 90

Boil Gravity: N/A

Efficiency: 50

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: Corn sugar

Priming Amount: 5 oz

Creation Date: 10/20/2012 11:59 PM

Notes:

Author:

boonzes

Boil Size: 6 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: N/A

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 2/24/2013 6:49 AM

Notes: some of this may not be 100% accurate (the estimated ibu sounds way high...), but it should be closer to how it was actually brewed than the last few versions. bottled last night, 4/3/2013, and the uncarbonated beer tasted fantastic. left it in fermentation between a month and a month and a half. obviously i'm great at keeping notes and staying organized.

Author:

Tollie Mitchell

Boil Size: 2 Gallons

Boil Time: 45

Boil Gravity: 1.055

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/10/2016 7:24 PM

Notes: Did not use late addition for 1st batch.
Amber extract has C60 already.
For a fresher taste and perhaps more body and not much effort, I'm adding some C20.
Brewed Feb 2016.

Author:

atarev

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.117

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 1.0

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 5/12/2016 7:10 PM

Notes:

Author:

Michael Smith

Boil Size: 4 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.104

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: N/A

Primary Temp: N/A

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/18/2015 3:49 AM

Notes: Dry hopped in the primary after 15 days. Bottled at 20 days after cold crashing for a day with the FG on target exactly at 1.021. This beer is on the sweet side (I'd probably drop off a 3 lb bag of DME the next time I brew it) with a great hop aroma. My first time cold crashing, and I like the clarity of this beer. Awesome taste after four weeks of bottle conditioning. Drier. Lovely!

Author:

TwoHeadsBrewing

Boil Size: 5 Gallons

Boil Time: N/A

Boil Gravity: 1.062

Efficiency: 100

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.35

Primary Temp: 78 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 9/13/2019 5:24 PM

Notes:

Author:

tentacle monster brews

Boil Size: 3 Gallons

Boil Time: 60

Boil Gravity: 1.04

Efficiency: 35

Mash Thickness: N/A

Sugar Scale: Specific Gravity

Brew Method: Extract

Pitch Rate: 0.5

Primary Temp: 68 ° F

Priming Method: N/A

Priming Amount: N/A

Creation Date: 1/19/2016 9:00 PM

Notes: Added bottle dregs from council sour cherry.