TC in 7 days - possible?

[dave1814]

Hi all!

My first post here, im completly new to home brewing and was originally going to start with beer, however due to a get together next weekend ive decided to see if i can get some cider made up in time!

So my questions are...

1. Can I do it in 7 days (and will it be drinkable?!)

2. I like my cider pretty sweet and fizzy so whats best to use - Sugar Vs Honey?

3. What the ideal temp i should go to? (I was going to use a water bath)

I was just going to use a simple recipe (cheap juice/honey or sugar/cup of tea/yeast) but if any one has any more tips for a quick brew please let me know!

Many thanks in advance!

Dave

[Geezah]

You have got no chance what so ever of making a sweet, fizzy cider in 7 days lol
Fermentation will take 3-7 days dependant on yeast and temperatures
It will then take a week or so to clear.
Then you will want to add a non fermentable sugar to sweeten, and secondary ferment with 5g of normal sugar per pint - another 5 days
Then you'll want a couple of days in the cool for the cider to absorb some co2

You could potentialy, make a TC and ferment it in 5 days, clear it with finings, add potasium sorbate to kill the yeast, add more apple juice to sweeten, and fizz it in a sodastream or draughtmaster type dispenser.

[simco999]

Welcome to Jims.

Just follow any Turbo cider recipes on here - usually Apple Juice (from Aldi), Cup of tea with three tea bags for tannin. I use chopped up apples as well which I boil and then add some honey - but don't boil the honey it destroys the flavour - just add it at the end of the apple boil. Add sugar or spray malt extract to up the OG.

Add yeast and wait. I pitch at around 22c. It will have alcohol in it after 7 days -- drinkable??? Yes - great? probably not.

I add apple juice to sweeten it.

I can't say it improves with age - I never get past the three week stage!!

[dave1814]

thanks guys that exactly what i needed to know!

yeh Sim, ive already chosen a very similar recipe except using blackcurrent tea bags!

ill give it a go after 7-8 days and see what happens!