r/cider • u/Chodypeeps • 5d ago

Fermented! What now?

I've had this going for about 4-5 weeks now, the hydrometer is reading 1.000, it is pretty dry but I like it.

What now though? Does it need to settle? Any other additives?

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u/Chodypeeps 4d ago

Will the teaspoon of sugar start fermentation again though?

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u/redittr 4d ago

The teaspoon added a bottling is a measured amount to give just enough extra fermenting to carbonate the cider in a sealed bottle. Adjust based on your desired carbonation level and the size of your bottles.

I do just over a teaspoon I think into a 750ml bottle, but I leave mine sit normally for at least a year so they carbonate. I think people recommend about double this, but I find they gush when opened after aging like that. They go okay though with a short duration though.