Wash/Mash/etc.
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:56 pmMy neck of the woods has plenty of apples available, so I've decided to specialise on making batches of cider to "run".
At the moment, it's mostly cheap kit cider that I modify so they'll end up stronger, but still resemble the basics of a cider apple i.e. sugary, yet astringent and acidic!
I aim at between 10 and 15 %ABV - and while I prefer to use a pot type still (like a smart still), I also have a reflux one.
It's results are probably close to Eau de Vie. Though that does tend to have quite a "hot" taste to it (between 70 and 85 %ABV, it's not too surprising).
I also make straight "turbo/sugar" wash, if I want to try one of the various essences/flavourings available (I'll be sending the info about the ones I try, to Jimmy, "as and when"!
At the moment, it's mostly cheap kit cider that I modify so they'll end up stronger, but still resemble the basics of a cider apple i.e. sugary, yet astringent and acidic!
I aim at between 10 and 15 %ABV - and while I prefer to use a pot type still (like a smart still), I also have a reflux one.
It's results are probably close to Eau de Vie. Though that does tend to have quite a "hot" taste to it (between 70 and 85 %ABV, it's not too surprising).
I also make straight "turbo/sugar" wash, if I want to try one of the various essences/flavourings available (I'll be sending the info about the ones I try, to Jimmy, "as and when"!