Peach Hard Cider

**stjohnroe** · 11-22-2006, 05:51 PM

When you say cider, is that just apple juice (concentrated)?

**nhcigarfan** · 11-22-2006, 08:11 PM

Nope, fresh pressed apple cider.

But you can make it will apple juice or concentrate you just have to make sure it is 100% juice, no additional sugars and that you are buying pasturized.

**Kenyth** · 11-27-2006, 01:34 PM

Watch carefully for preservatives (sodium benzoate, etc.). You don't want any at all. They inhibit microbial activity, preventing proper fermentation. I tried fermenting some once before I knew better. I had to add a TON of yeast with three huge starters to overcome the chemicals. By the time it was fermented, it had oxidized and tasted marginal at best.

**nhcigarfan** · 11-27-2006, 02:51 PM

yep - if you're going to use commerical juice get "juicy juice" or "apple and eva" or one of the expensive ones made for kids that say's 100% (type of juice you're buying) and pasturized.

I made some blueberry mead from an apple juice based blueberry juice and it tastes like blueberry honey wine. Pretty tasty.

**tampacigargirl** · 11-27-2006, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by nhcigarfan

yep - if you're going to use commerical juice get "juicy juice" or "apple and eva" or one of the expensive ones made for kids that say's 100% (type of juice you're buying) and pasturized.

I made some blueberry mead from an apple juice based blueberry juice and it tastes like blueberry honey wine. Pretty tasty.

Guess it's time to start experimenting... :)