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Brewing Discussions => Cider, Perry, Wine & Mead => Topic started by: Nibrewer on July 23, 2015, 12:47:09 PM

Title: Carbonating
Post by: Nibrewer on July 23, 2015, 12:47:09 PM
Hi all, I have made some cider from asda juice. Now here is my yearning question. How can I carbonate the cider without using my soda stream.

I don't intend to bottle it but want to keep it in the demi-jon. I have it in the fridge at the moment and about half of it (yummy as it is ) left.

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Carbonating
Post by: DEMPSEY on July 23, 2015, 01:03:01 PM
A demi-jon will not hold up to much pressure if you try to carbonate in it. You will need to put it in a sealed container and chill it to 2 C and add the co2 then.
Title: Re: Carbonating
Post by: Nibrewer on July 23, 2015, 02:02:37 PM
Would something like a Tom caxton plastic pressure barrell work ? Only thing is I would need to make around 23 litres to make it worth while.
Title: Re: Carbonating
Post by: Simon_ on July 23, 2015, 02:29:06 PM
Carbonation cap with a large PET bottle?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Stainless-Carbonation-Cap-w-5-16-Barb-Ball-Lock-Type-fit-soft-drink-PET-bottles-Homebrew/1773876108.html