Ive got 2 free DJ's and im off to asda tonight!

[kay-jay]

adding a cup of strong tea 2-3 tbags stewed for at least 5 mins adds tannin to the turbo cider. not sure what it does exactly but its definately beneficial and cheaper than adding tannin powder from hb shops.

i add honey as a fermentable to increase the strength. but it finishes a bit sweeter too and adds a little to the flavour.

hth

KJ

[Yelnahs]

KJ, hone works for me as well.

Just out of interest, how much honey do you use? I'm about to begin a new batch of TC with 90% AJ and 10% Raspberry Juice (TC comes out nice and sweet) and I'm just wondering how much honey I'd need for a 25 Litre batch, I think I tried one standard jar (300g I think) and I don't think it was enough... cheers.

[Gricey]

What kind of yeast do you all use? Can I use the sachet of US-05 or Gervin English Ale Yeast I have lying around? Or do I need some kind of offical 'Trampkiller 2000' extra special turbo cider yeast?

[Geezah]

I use youngs wine yeast
...and for 20l of juice I use 2 jars of the Morisons value clear honey - 62p a jar

[kay-jay]

dissolve your honey in some apple juice in a pan on the hob, add it to your concoction and take a hydrometer reading repeat until you get the required strength.

last one i did i used 300g per gallon and it was very very very strong!

KJ