Sweet New England Cider

Total timeline: 89 days (14 fermentation + 75 aging)

  1. Day 0

    Combine

    Combine cider, brown sugar, raisins in primary.

  2. Day 0

    Pitch yeast

    Add nutrient and yeast. Aerate.

  3. Day 0-14

    Primary

    Ferment 7-14 days. ABV climbs into wine territory thanks to brown sugar.

  4. Day 14

    Rack

    Rack off lees and raisins.

  5. Day 14-56

    Secondary + clear

    Allow to clear 4-6 weeks.

  6. Day 60

    Stabilize + back-sweeten

    Add k-meta + sorbate. Back-sweeten with apple juice or sugar to taste.

  7. Day 75

    Bottle

    Bottle still. Improves over 3 months.