AboutJohn Snyder Expertise I will answer questions about the brewing of beer,it`s process flow,quality control,and raw materials used in the brewing process.Brewing calculations, recipe formulations,and solving of brewing,fermenting, storage and finishing problems,will also be answered
Experience 41 years in the beer industry,with 20 years as Brewmaster;10 years as brewing Chemist
Education/Credentials B.S.in chemistry.Brewmasters degree.Sensory training
Question Hi i am very interested in homebrewing i would like to brew cider i have found a starter kit but it says to brew beer/lager kits would this still work with a cider kit such as is the airlock on the fermenting bin still used and the co2 injector system in the barrel also used is it better to bottle or barrel cider.Do you use the same procedure to brew the cider kit as to brew the lager kits hope you can help me thanks
Answer You can use the same equipment,both for cider and beer,but once you have used it for 1 or the other,do not use for the other.Bottling,or barrel cider is one's preference.Bottles are a better fit for your refrigerator.Does your kit include the ingredients?The procedure for cider making is completely different,than for beer.A few differences between beer and cider: you don't boil cider, cider yeast is a champagne yeast,cider fermentation is slower.If you have any additional questions,or need help with making the cider,I will be glad to assist.
