Welcome to DDH Brewing. We make ciders, meads, and variations of both. Each post is a batch and contains basic information regarding ingredients, methods, and dates of various activities associated with the brew. Enjoy!

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Batch 38: CVS Cider


Batch Timeline
Batch # Batch Type Date in Primary Date in Secondary Date Racked Date Racked Date Filled
#38Cider 10/24/1911/6/19 Racked 1 Racked 2 Bottled
Yeast Type:  Lalvin EC-1118
Ingredients:  4 tsp yeast nutrient, 4 gallons fresh pressed cider (a mix of first and second press cider, but added 2 lbs. of brown sugar prior to primary fermentation)
Comments:  During initial racking on 11/6/19 combined with approx. 0.5 gallon of dregs from batch 32, acerglyn, which was determined to be quite sweet on its own.  Initial fermentation occurred at about 67 degrees F.  No data collected.

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Batch Data
Measurement Pre-Ferm (PF) Post-Primary (PP) Post-Second (PS) At Bottling (AB)
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