can you use this kit to make hard cider?
838889
Yes, this kit contains many of the items you need for hard cider, such as the fermenter, bottling bucket, hoses, bottle capper, airlocks, etc. Anything specific to hard cider that is not used in beer (like an apple crusher, if you're crushing your own apples) is obviously not included.
838890
Absolutely. We just made a batch this fall using the equipment from this kit and it turned out great. Your local homebrew supply shop should be able to set you up with the apple pressing, yeast, yeast nutrients, and sodium bisulfite. Other than those things, everything you need to make cider will be included in this kit.
882208
Technically, you could manage with this kit but you may want to get a large mesh strainer (or a muslin bag) for when it is time to drain the grains. You might also want a funnel for when you transfer the brew at different stages. Lastly, it does not come with anything for bottling. I had to buy caps and a capper but was able to reuse bottles.
665102
Sorry Scott, I have no idea, bought it for my Husband who brews Hard cider.
1436615
absolutely! I've made apple sauce and apple butter, tomato sauce. it even does peaches. it will get all of the juice out and a lot of the pulp. My only recommendation is to flash boil them first, put them in ice water. cut them in quarters and throw them in the mill. you will be amazed.
1823840
you need sterilizing chemicals, yeast, stabilizing chemicals, and clarifying chemicals. I just buy the kits. They are simple and make surprisingly good wine.
1492264
I don't see why you couldn't use it. Just make sure the mixture is right. Maybe mix up a little bit to test it to see if it sets correctly
2181318
I felt the kit I bought was very complicated to suit me, I have been making wine with my own grapes and add sugar, and then let it process, I have found recipes on the internet for wine making, My wine sometime is pretty good and then its not as good. I do use the big pail which comes in handy but would not have needed all that equipment. There are a lot of recipes on the internet you can use to make wine, even grape juice, or other juices.
669974
there are all ingredients in bottle to make 2 gallons of hard cyder. so no not just apples juice
1775153
Yes, assuming you plan to make them the old fashioned fermented way. Read any Sandor Katz book on fermenting. You will also find his videos on YouTube. He is considered the fermentation expert.
1740691
Yes, but it leaked all over the counter! We bought the pot just for Apple Cider, but ended up with a sticky mess! The time had lapsed to return item, so I was stuck with using a pot on the stove for what was left! Very, very disgusted! When guests arrive, you hope to have everything going and ready - not moping up the counter and floor!
1338934
From what I have read, you will need the kit if the kegs are non-pressurized. Heineken and Newcastle are pressurized, so I have been pretty content.
375905
I don't see why not. All you need is pulp. Just keep reducing until you get the right thickness
31778
You probably could, but it's quite a process to put this together unless you're going to make a substantial size batch of anything. And there is a fair amount of clean up involved. A food processor would probably work better.
1294302
The direction say that you can. I have not used it for canning yet. Sorry I cannot be more helpful.
415343
You COULD, however you need all the necessary larger mashing/boil/chill/fermenting equipment. Also, you're better off buying BBS's book, as they have the 5 gal recipes of the kits they sell plus others. I would also recommend buying all your grains/hops and fresh yeast from a local brew shop or Northern Brewer. These small 1 gal kits are.good for a beginner, but you'll find cost for buying supplies and effort for making 5-10 gals drives your cost per gallon down considerably.
657587
Yes, no reason why not. This little machine is amazing. Sorry about the wine.
1210650
To be honest I don't know, but I don't believe so. To use this system, you buy a big can from the store and put in the machine. The can is a one time use and disposable, so I don't know how you could use with home brew.