| Cider Update |
 Cider Update
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Apr. 27th, 2009 @ 09:09 am 
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The last of my cider, 4 gallons of it, the one inoculated with english cider yeast is to be bottle this evening. That said, I decided to risk a tasting yesterday.
It tastes strongly malic (it's the first thing I noticed as cracked the seal on the carboy) and a hint of acetic, tart but not bad. Tannins are present, but not noticable after the second sip. It is otherwise dry and clean without any noticable flaws. This cider unlike the others did not clear, so much haze is present, but it doesn't taste yeasty so I'm not worried. The only decision now is whether to carbonate or not. If I prime the cider the yeast may not completely consume the priming sugar by Penguicon. Which would result in a slightly sweeter version of the cider. If I go this route it would be good for the temperatures to stay up as it would facilitate the residual yeast in quickly carbonating the brew.
The alternative is to bottle it as a still cider, which would be true to style (english cider) , but I'm worried that it may not age anymore without the sugar boost.
I also made chicken paprikash last night and used the cider in lieu of water or milk in the spaetzel. Yuummmm! That brings back so many memories of childhood. |
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