Cider Query

[Gusto]

Hi guys, I've had a go at a William Tell Cider mix, it's been sitting now for 18 days, the first week it went nutso but all quiet for the last week, I figure it's ready for bottling, I'm going to use the PET bottles that came with my Morgans kit, now the question is....do I need to prime the bottles with dextrose as I would for beer? TIA Gusto

[grabman]

Sounds good Gusto, fire away as normal. Although a few people, me included, have found cider sometimes doesn't carbonate as well as beers do.

Let us know how it turns out, I haven't done a William Tell Cider yet!

[Terry]

I've noticed the same thing, the one I made turned out a bit under carbonated as well as tasting a bit yeasty. I'm not a cider drinker so I can't really compare it to others, commercial or homebrew. Made it for the mrs who then decided to get up the duff so now I have a carton of cider that I'm sure she will appreciate after much maturation. The carbonation probably won't improve too much by then though as it was really quite flat.

[Gusto]

I'll bottle them tonight then Thanks for the advice. Cheers Gusto

[anti-fsck]

Make sure you taste the wort before bottling. You may want to add a bit of lactose if the cider's too dry.