u/VertsAFeuilles

I’ve decided to make my own cider the weekend just gone. I’m not sure what inspired me, probably the lack of decent cider at your average Australian liquor store.

It’s going ok, I was a little worried as on the second day of brewing the cider was extremely thick. We thought it was the sugar but I’m not so sure it was. I don’t think it’s bacterial, my research suggests it’s the pectin.

Currently brewing 18 litres (I should have started off with a smaller batch, but here we are). It’s day 4 and the airlock is bubbling away. Screwed up because I didn’t have a hydrometer on day 1. Day 2 I took a reading and it was off the charts.

Questions do I..

Add pectin enzymes?
And/or yeast nutrients?

I’ve used 15 litres of cloudy apple juice (no additives), 2 x Granny Smiths, 2 x Pink Laddies, 4 x Kanzi and 2 x Royal Gala. I put about 700 grams of sugar in it, which I’m now regretting, and brewed two teabags for the tannins. Yeast lalvin EC-1118.

Based on recipes I’ve found online the general consensus for ABV is around 7%.

Anyway first timer and I guess if I screw it up, I’ll learn somethings from it.

Hey folks,

I’m trying to get my bond back from Cavale and they have gone radio silent. As of Tuesday I noticed they had made no effort with the RTA to arrange a bond refund.

For the sake of making it easy, we’ve clearly stated we’re happy for them to take out money from the bond for the curtain cleaning (though I don’t see why we should pay for it as they get mouldy due to poor ventilation and a leak into the wall cavity)

While I have started a fast track proceeding with the RTA to try and push them to respond to the RTA, I’m intrigued to hear if anyone has had troubles with them.