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tubby_shaw

Post by tubby_shaw » Tue Dec 26, 2006 6:51 pm

For those of you that were debating the addition of cinnamon to the great TC, I have had a go and my approach was this, 1 stick of cinnamon was simmered in 1/2 litre of apple juice for 10 minutes, the spiced apple juice and the cinnamon stick were added to the demijon and the rest of the procedure is well documented on here 8)
My opinion was that this aproach gave a cider that reminded me of apple pie :D
Unfortunately it reminded my wife how much she liked mulled cider :(
1 1/2 pints of TC 1 clementine 6 cloves stuck into said clementine one stick of cinnamon 2 cardamon pods and one slice of root ginger later and I also remember how nice mulled cider is :lol:
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PieOPah

Post by PieOPah » Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:11 pm

I have put 2 sticks into 25 pints of TC and it has made no noticeable difference. Fair enough I just put the sticks in whole without boiling...

Was dissapointed in the lack of taste - may have to try powdered cinnamon next time!
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tubby_shaw

Post by tubby_shaw » Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:49 pm

I must agree with Daab cinnamon is a delicate spice in its whole form and needs some generous boiling. My ten minute simmer of one 100mm stick left just enough flavour in a 5 L brew for me.
Powdered cinnamon is much stronger so be careful :shock:
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PieOPah

Post by PieOPah » Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:10 pm

Will try boiling with the next batach then :)
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chrisbooth0070

Post by chrisbooth0070 » Wed Jan 03, 2007 5:47 pm

Mine is still bubbling away in primary after 16 days. Will it ever stop? :)
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