Fruit Cider
BJCP 2008 – 28B

Statistics

Fermentables

Amount Fermentable %
36.00 pounds Juice - Apple 90%
2.00 pounds Juice - Black Cherry 5%
2.00 pounds Juice - Tart Cherry 5%
40.00 pounds Total Fermentable Weight 100%

Yeasts

Name Lab/Manufacturer Product ID Form
Scottish AleWyeast1728Liquid

Fermentation and Aging

Primary:
14 days @ 68° F

General Info

Based upon Chris Banker's talk at NHC 2013. Procedures here.

Adding a blend of tart cherry juice and black cherry juice.

  • 4.5 gallons Member's Mark apple juice.
  • 0.25 gallons tart cherry juice.
  • 0.25 gallons black cherry juice.
  • Backsweeten with 0.30 gallons of apple juice.