Hopped Cider

Total timeline: 56 days (21 fermentation + 35 aging)

  1. Day 0

    Pitch yeast

    Combine cider, nutrient, yeast in primary.

  2. Day 0-14

    Primary

    Ferment to dryness 7-14 days at 60-65°F.

  3. Day 14

    Rack to secondary

    Rack off lees into secondary carboy.

  4. Day 14-21

    Dry-hop

    Add hops in muslin bag. Steep 4-7 days; longer extracts grassy notes.

  5. Day 21

    Pull bag + rack

    Remove hop bag; rack off any sediment.

  6. Day 35

    Bottle

    Bottle still or lightly carbonated. Drink fresh — hop aroma fades within 3 months.