100% Cider Apple concentrate from Central Otago Cider Apples.
This refreshing crisp apple cider is pure, fresh and smashable - a bit like Central Otago where these special cider apples are grown. Just add 1kg of dextrose, and 5-10g sachet of quality cider yeast (not included). Ferment for 6-14 days depending on temperature and yeast.
For a medium cider, add 200g of lactose. for a sweet cider, add 450g of lactose. For more recipe options, see below.
Size: 1.72kg
Makes: 23L of dry apple cider at approx. 4% ABV when used with 1kg of dextrose.
Ingredients: Apple juice concentrate. Made with premium cider apples from the colder climate of Central Otago.
Recipe options:
| Approx. % alcohol by volume (ABV) | 19L | 21L | 23L |
| For a delicious, dry apple cider add 1kg of dextrose | 5.5% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| For a lower alcohol apple cider add 500g of dextrose | 4.0% | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| For a medium apple cider add 200g of lactose. For a sweet apple cider, add 400g of lactose |
Yeast required
5-10g of any cider yeast is suitable. For a clean, crisp cider use AB-4. For a balanced cider use AB-1 or MJ Cider Yeast. For sweeter, fruitier ciders, use AS-2 or TF-6.
Flavour addition options
This cider is delicious as it is, but you can add fruit or a flavour sachet to create your favourite fruit cider.
Equipment required
A 30L fermenting container with airlock, and a large stirring spoon or paddle, carbonation drops, bottles and caps (or a keg and CO2). Cleaner and sanitiser.
