How To Brew Hard Apple Cider The Super Easy Way - Only Takes A Week - Beginners Brewing 101

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor while brown sugar is more economical.

yeast

💰Cheaper: bread yeast

Bread yeast is more accessible and works in fermentation.

hops

💰Cheaper: bittering agents

Bittering agents can provide similar flavors at a lower cost.

spices

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Cinnamon is a common spice that adds flavor without high costs.

Sterilize glass gallon jars using One Step No Rinse Cleanser mixed with hot water, dunking the jars in and allowing them to air dry.

Prepare the yeast by cutting a packet of Champagne yeast into five equal parts for single use.

Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm water (between 100-105°F or 38-41°C) for a rapid start.

Pour 1 gallon of apple cider into the sterilized jar.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the cider and stir to dissolve.

Add the activated yeast to the cider mixture.

Leave about two fingers of space at the top of the jar for oxygen and attach the bubbler to the lid, ensuring the water level is correct.

Place the jar in a warm environment (72-78°F) using a heating pad if necessary to maintain temperature.

Allow the cider to ferment for 5-6 days, monitoring the bubbling process.

After fermentation, transfer the cider to another one-gallon jug using a ladle to avoid disturbing the yeast cake at the bottom.

Leave the last inch of liquid in the original jar to avoid the congeners that can cause hangovers.

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