quick cider kit/geordie kits

[leverton10]

hi, does anyone know any cider kits which dont take very long?

also, are the geordie kits any good?

i was thinking about doing a scottish export or mild as ive got a kg of brewers sugar, so i wanted to do a cheap brew to see if its drinkable for a session beer.

many thanks in advanced

Joe

[Titanium Tone]

Try making Turbo Cider thats quite quick and cheap loads of recipes on here. Dont know anything about the Geordie kits. TT.

[Danmet]

The Geordie kits are pretty good value for money, but improved a lot with BKE & hops. Not tried the mild but the Export is ok - I prefer the Yorkshire bitter kit though.

[sargie]

Ive just picked up a magnum pear cider kit today which says ready in under 14 days 7 to 10 in primary 5 conditioning then it's ready to drink ill let you know how it tastes once it's brewed.

[leverton10]

thanks very much,

i might try the export with some added styrian? as ive got some of these left over.

would a cider kit be better as ive only got the sugar?

thanks

[Danmet]

well when I made the Export I just used Tate & Lyle, and it was perfectly drinkeable but a bit 'thin' - fantastic value for money though!

[podge1]

If you can manage to get your hands on a finlandia apple and pear cider get it tried.
I did one ages ago and it was spot on but cant seem to get another because hbs has run out

[fractureman]

just got a finlandia apple on the go now. Any advice on how long it took to ferment please?? Also how did it taste when finished

[cwrw gwent]

Geordie Yorkshire Bitter is a very good session ale but use at least 500 grams dry spray malt or BKE. You won't go far wrong either with the Bitter, Mild and Scottish Export. Wasn't very impressed with the Lager though. Have just fermented a Cooper's European Lager and even when bottling you could tell that the body was impressive and it smelled and tasted far superior. It has now gone to bed for twelve weeks and will be opened on the first weekend of the Six Nations rugby tournament. Not everything about winter is bad.

[sonicated]

It has now gone to bed for twelve weeks and will be opened on the first weekend of the Six Nations rugby tournament. Not everything about winter is bad.

I admire your patience!

[kfm]

It has now gone to bed for twelve weeks and will be opened on the first weekend of the Six Nations rugby tournament. Not everything about winter is bad.

I admire your patience!

Proper willpower that and will be rewarded - I'm so close to getting at my Brewferm Grand Cru that I made last January for this Xmas, about 11 months conditioning!

fractureman - checked and the last Finlandia I did (excellent kit btw) was in primary for 17 days as I was away after putting it on. It fermented out a treat, very clear going into bottles via the bottling bucket and ended up tasting great, very fruity and quite sweet. I can stand about 1/2 pint of the stuff as it's not to my taste (give me an IPA or a decent stout any day) but missus/friends love it.

[fractureman]

thanks for the finlandia advice kits on the go for someone else not me

[leverton10]

thanks for the replies.

i think ill try the finlandia at some point.

is this a kit or an extract? do i need to use sugar or a different sugar substitute.

[fractureman]

is a kit & yes you do need sugar thrown the instructions away but ammoutn of sugar depends on how strong you want it, most is 800g I think

[scottmoss]

Can anyone say how there cider turned out? Never done a cider kit and might be interested in starting one for summer! I like the sound of the pear/strawberry cider kits.

Cheers