https://www.bitterrealitybrewing.com
Sorry for the excessive cuts but this was our 2nd cider and someone was watching which made me a bit more nervous compared to usual.
We took a 6 gallon cider kit and scaled it down to 5 gallons. To help you with the ABV simply take the Abv 5.2% / 5 (gallons you want to make) and multiple by 6 (gallons it was intended for) = 6.24% Add corn starch if you wish to bring the abv up even higher.
I would recommend Cider House Cranberry Apple Cider but without the sweetener as I feel it hurt the overall flavor considerably.
What we used to make this cider: (I list multiple sources for the best prices)
Cider House Select Cranberry Apple Cider
https://www.homebrewing.org/Cider-House-Select-Cranberry-Apple-Cider-Making-Kit-53-lb_p_5970.html?AffId=557
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Tilt Hydrometer during fermentation
Red Tilt Hydrometer and Thermometer
Best Hydrometer I’ve ever used and a great company
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Glass Carboy
6 Gallon Glass Carboy
Gelatin – cheap bulk for clarifying
Gelatin Finings 1 #
Bottling bucket with spigot
https://www.homebrewing.org/65-Gallon-Ale-Pail-Bottling-Bucket_p_5445.html?Affid=557
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Transfer Pump
https://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/anti-gravity-transfer-pump-kit