Cider Digest #0390

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 · 7 months ago

Subject: how to get rid of yeasty taste? 
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 93 16:13:39 EST 
From: stave@apollo.hp.com 

OK, I started my first batch of hard cider about 7 weeks ago (first 
batch of any fermented beverage, actually).  I've racked it twice 
and the fermentation seems to have stopped.  It's fairly, but not 
completely clear.  I'm concerned that I can't tell how the stuff 
tastes because of an overpowering yeast taste that masks everything 
else out. 

Is this normal?  I've read other peoples posts where they mention 
a good taste to the cider in less time than this.  Am I just 
jumping the gun here or do I need to add finings or have I done 
something horribly wrong or what? 

In case it matters, I used fresh cider, some spices, 1 campden 
tablet per gallon (its a 5 gallon batch) sugar (SG 1.06), some 
yeast nutrient and montrachet yeast. 

I'm working from a position of extreme ignorance, so any help, hints 
or suggestions would be most welcome. 

Thanks, 
Joel Stave 
stave@apollo.hp.com 

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