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Post by Alex Bullock on Jul 13, 2016 7:30:22 GMT -5
Hey all,
Stephen had got in contact with Delhaven Orchards of Blenheim and they had mentioned they would sell us apple cider that has no chemicals in it. I called them up this morning and the gentleman is a home wine maker and knows exactly what we're about. Here are some details about the cider:
1. UV Pasteurized (so you will have to pitch your own yeast) 2. Mix of 4 apples. Bulk of the cider is Macintosh and Golden Delicious and the other two varieties are whatever they have the most of to make a consistent product 3. Available in September after the harvest (exact date unknown, will get more details as we get closer)
They've been doing this for a while so I'm confident they should be able to hook us up.
The gentleman had said that what they usually do is have everyone drop off their containers (in our case carboys or buckets) with their names and quantities on it and then they'll fill them and refrigerate them until we're ready for pick up. I'll get more details once we've gauged interest.
So, to all those interested, please post here and let me know how much you want. Please provide your name and the quantity you need.
I'll start by saying I'm interested in 12 gallons.
Edit: I forgot to ask about price, but I'm sure it's not too expensive. When we have a total amount I'll check back in with him for a quote.
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Post by johnrussell on Jul 13, 2016 13:17:48 GMT -5
I'm interested in 10-15 gallons depending on price.
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Post by Christy on Jul 21, 2016 7:37:35 GMT -5
I'd be interested in 6 gallons. Thanks for looking into this!
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Post by Alex Bullock on Sept 7, 2016 22:40:46 GMT -5
There's been a minor change. We will be dropping off our carboys Sunday the 18th and they will be pressing cider on the 20th and 21st. Please ensure you are available to pick them up or let me know and I will pick them up for you.
September has come upon us fast (faster than I expected)! Delhaven Orchards is in the process of pressing their cider and now is the time to get our money and fermentation vessels ready for them. Ideally everyone who wants cider would make themselves available and bring their money and vessels with them to the orchard at the Pickup Date below. However if you absolutely can't be available that day then I'm willing to accept e-transfer or cash and will pay for you.. I will also require your fermentation vessel before the event. To be clear you will only be paying for the cider and I will just give that money to Delhaven.
If you want cider then post the quantity on this forum or send me a message and let me know whether you are available to manage your own pick up. If you are unable to manage your pick up then I will require payment and the sanitized vessel before the pick up day. If I do not receive either or both of those things then you will not get cider.
Carboy drop off Date: Sunday Sep 18th at 10 am Carboy pick up Date: Tuesday 20th or Wednesday 21st Price: $1 / L ($19/5 gal, $38/10 gal etc) Address: 8182 Talbot Trail, Cedar Springs
To those who will not be available that day: please use a plastic bucket. Glass carboys can be dangerous and I will most likely end up breaking it due to my clumsiness. Depending on your location I could drop it off once filled, however Delhaven mentioned they could refrigerate some for pick up at a later date (no more than a day later.. they would be doing us a favour).
If you have any questions then let me know. Otherwise I will wait to hear from you all!
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Post by imaretiree on Sept 8, 2016 12:09:08 GMT -5
I don't like cider and neither does my wife, but my daughter loves Somersby. But all recipes I can find for cider are for a dry, more sour sider instead of a sweet one. I see to add non-fermentable sugars but how much and when?
Does anyone make a sweet cider?
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Post by erieshoresbrewery on Sept 8, 2016 14:56:22 GMT -5
I would be interested in 19L and I should be able to pick it up myself! Thanks for organizing this alex
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Post by Alex Bullock on Sept 8, 2016 16:04:59 GMT -5
Tony, there are some ways to make a sweet cider. The only way I know is to ferment the cider as normal and then backsweetening by adding apple juice. If you try to do this when bottle conditioning you will get bottle bombs instead. If you have a kegging system you can add the apple juice and get it really cold to make the yeast go dorman, then use a co2 tank to force carbonate.
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Post by Denny on Sept 8, 2016 21:46:10 GMT -5
Alex, thanks for orchestrating this! Sign me up for 1 carboy (5 gallons)
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Post by Alex Bullock on Sept 9, 2016 8:22:35 GMT -5
Hey Denny, will you be available to manage your own pick up? Also you should join the forum as a member instead of staying a guest! Take off your coat and stay a while
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Post by Alex Bullock on Sept 9, 2016 9:11:15 GMT -5
Hey all, apologies for the change but Delhaven only presses their ciders on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. That means we can drop our carboys off Sunday the 18th and then pick them up the next Tuesday the 20th.
Hector has requested we put our names and phone numbers on our carboys/buckets.
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Post by Stephen on Sept 9, 2016 10:08:23 GMT -5
Tony, Can't remember why but I had looked this up before and noted some options with PURE stevia and a few other natural sweeteners that don't cause a secondary fermentation. In particular this thread details people's options of several options. www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=149864Personally it looks like it can be done if careful to avoid anything blended with additives that aren't natural and also careful testing before adding to get the right sweetness. All said if you use something unfermentable you then could still bottle carb with dextrose or sucrose.
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Post by Alex Bullock on Sept 9, 2016 19:02:10 GMT -5
I tried to make a sweet cider by dosing with stevia before bottling and it helped cut the dryness a little bit but didn't make a really sweet cider.. but I found if you added too much it got that artificial sweetener taste. That was my impression anyways!
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Post by denkneevee on Sept 9, 2016 22:12:44 GMT -5
Ok, hung up my coat
Yah, I can pickup my own, no problem!
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Post by Christy on Sept 10, 2016 10:20:45 GMT -5
Hey all, apologies for the change but Delhaven only presses their ciders on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. That means we can drop our carboys off Sunday the 18th and then pick them up the next Tuesday the 20th. Hector has requested we put our names and phone numbers on our carboys/buckets. Do you have any more details as to how late on Tuesday they can be picked up (and will it be for sure Tuesday and not Wednesday)? I'm trying to arrange long-distance for a friend to drop off and pick up, but as with most of us, she'll be working on Tuesday and likely can't take time off during the day. Thanks!
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Post by Alex Bullock on Sept 10, 2016 20:46:27 GMT -5
I believe they will only allow pick up during business hours, that is 8-6. That being said, I was going to leave work early that Tuesday and could pick up your carboy for you. That way your friend could get it from me later that day after work.
Question.. how were you planning on storing the cider until you can get back and pitch the yeast? Is your friend pitching yeast for you? It could last a while in the fridge but I think if left at room temperature it may develop some kind of fermentation despite the UV pasteurization.
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