Just started my second brew. Craft Range Ice Cool Apple Cider

[thechevron]

Striking while the iron was hot.

I had 2 FV's just sitting there since I bottled my Belgian Blonde last week.

The process went much smoother than my first effort. I have a brew belt on it and hope to keep it at a constant 22c.

OG was 1.048. I think I'll be more patient with this one 

[LordEoin]

[Drzava]

TBH I'd be aiming to ferment slightly cooler - about 20C.

[thechevron]

TBH I'd be aiming to ferment slightly cooler - about 20C.

Im just going by the instructions. I fermented the last brew at 18c and it took ages and didnt reach the abv target. 

[thechevron]

So this is Day 8.

Its now 1.004.

I reckon its time to batch prime and bottle.

Is it ok to use old screwtop wine bottles for this?

[LordEoin]

no, they're not made to hold pressure and may pop all over the place sending shards of glass and cider flying through the air

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no, they're not made to hold pressure and may pop all over the place sending shards of glass and cider flying through the air

Lucky I asked.

I have around 30 Orchard Thieves bottles and some Bulmers pint bottles so I should have enough.

[Oh Crap]

So this is Day 8.

Its now 1.004.

I reckon its time to batch prime and bottle.

Is it ok to use old screwtop wine bottles for this?

To be honest 8 days isn't enough for cider....it can go below1.000 so bottling now could lead to problems.. Leave it 3/4 weeks or longer, it will clean itself up and be a lot nicer cider for it...

[thechevron]

So this is Day 8.

Its now 1.004.

I reckon its time to batch prime and bottle.

Is it ok to use old screwtop wine bottles for this?

To be honest 8 days isn't enough for cider....it can go below1.000 so bottling now could lead to problems.. Leave it 3/4 weeks or longer, it will clean itself up and be a lot nicer cider for it...

I'm just doing what the instructions said.

[molc]

With kit, take the instructions and ceremonially burn them upon receipt. A lot of them are pitched as fast turnaround as they want people to feel like they can brew in a short period of time.

Give any beer at least 2 weeks in the fermenter and then start messing with it. You can go as far as 4 weeks like little chance of autolysis.

[thechevron]

What problems could thus cause. It's been at 1.004 for over 48 hours. I even left it in the Fv for an extra day than the instructions said. I had it a constant 22 all week with a brew belt.

[Oh Crap]

So this is Day 8.

Its now 1.004.

I reckon its time to batch prime and bottle.

Is it ok to use old screwtop wine bottles for this?

To be honest 8 days isn't enough for cider....it can go below1.000 so bottling now could lead to problems.. Leave it 3/4 weeks or longer, it will clean itself up and be a lot nicer cider for it...

I'm just doing what the instructions said.

You are doing what the instructions BUT you keep asking is everything all right, listen to what people are telling you...people with a lot more experience then me & you have been trying to help but you are " following the instructions" , BURN THEM...look back up this post...patience is key

[thechevron]

They're in the fire.

[Oh Crap]

They're in the fire.

Good man...now walk away from the fermenter and wait a couple of weeks....your cider will like better for ir

[LordEoin]

remember that instructions are made by people in labs with the optimal setup.
They have their temperature controls dialled in for the particular yeast.
They can grab the freshest yeast directly from source.
it's also good to remember that a fast ferment is good for marketing, but in reality you want to take your time and let nature/patience sort it all out for you.