Can you brew a fresh, crisp 4.5% ABV orchard cider for literally 5 pence a liter? Let’s put basic supermarket bread yeast and foraged farm apples to the ultimate budget test!
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In this episode, Pete takes 300g of foraged farm apples, 30g of sugar, and 1/4 tsp of standard store-bought bread yeast to prove that great craft cider doesn’t need expensive equipment or fancy wine yeasts!
In this video, we cover:
• The 5p Per Litre Breakdown: Foraged free apples (0p) + 30g sugar (3p) + 1g bread yeast (2p).
• Pulp Blending & Aeration: Chopping and blitzing fresh apples in a 1L PET bottle.
• Gravity Arc Tracking: Moving from 1.042 OG down to a bone-dry 1.000 FG floor.
• Dilution & Volume Precision: Adjusting with 200ml water to guarantee a full 1.0L yield at 4.5% ABV.
• Cold Crash & Tasting Notes: Serving a crisp, apple-forward scrumpy cider before heading out to the golf course!
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Equipment & Consumables I Use
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Cameras
Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Starter Kit https://amzn.to/3K3ozMB
Gopro Hero 4K https://amzn.to/4nWNLCb
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra https://amzn.to/4pkrIH0
Sanitisation
ChemSan Self Foaming No Rinse Sanitiser 1 litre https://amzn.to/48iGh86
Starsan 16 oz https://amzn.to/3JCEMs4
Milton Tablets https://amzn.to/4oKvoll
Brewing Equipment
Glass Demijohn 5L with 2 Piece Airlock and Bung https://amzn.to/3K9D9SJ
Home Brew Hydrometer with 100ml Sampling Jar https://amzn.to/4r3NxvV
Mixing Spoon https://amzn.to/3JTzqZu
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TOPINCN Homebrew CO2 Injector https://amzn.to/4a6fqgL
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KitchenCraft Baster https://amzn.to/3K2OKmt
Consumables
Mangrove Jacks Cider Yeast https://amzn.to/3X3cDNP
Lalvin EC-1118 10 pack https://amzn.to/49TUCcf
Youngs Dried Active Yeast 100g https://amzn.to/3X1lEXC
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⚠️ Health, Safety & Legal Disclaimers
Health Warning:
This video is for viewers of legal drinking age only (18+ in the UK).
Drink Responsibly: Government guidelines recommend not regularly exceeding 14 units of alcohol per week. For support, visit Drinkaware.co.uk.
Pregnancy Warning: Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause lifelong harm to the baby.
Safety & Liability Disclaimer:
Sanitation: When using fresh fruit, ensure they are washed and all equipment is thoroughly sanitized to avoid wild yeast spoilage or bacteria.
Personal Responsibility: These methods represent my personal process at Rainford’s Brew Lab. Follow these steps at your own risk. I am not liable for any outcomes or injuries resulting from home brewing.