CRBS/Wilson Orchard Cider Rally 2019-2020

[TappedOut]

Yo Daryl, are you going to give WIlson's our orders on this thread, or should we email them directly, per the facebook page? I'm good either way - just want to make sure I not either double-ordered, or zero-ordered.

[daryl]

All orders are to be placed through Wilson's Orchard; the club will not be placing orders for any of the members/non-members.
Thanks for asking,
Daryl

[daryl]

Today, Monday, Oct. 7, is the last day to reserve your apple juice for the Cider Rally this coming Thursday. Please go to:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1190990791088819/

For details on how to reserve your apple juice.

[tony b]

Thanks for the info, Daryl. I was unaware that was the protocol. Just sent them an email for my order.

See ya'll Thursday evening!

[daryl]

Pat - Was the Malolactic Bacteria - Dry Malolactic Bacteria - VP41?
Or Dry Malolactic Wine Bacteria - Enoferm Alpha?

Does it make a difference?

[wyzzyrdd]

Pat - Was the Malolactic Bacteria - Dry Malolactic Bacteria - VP41?
Or Dry Malolactic Wine Bacteria - Enoferm Alpha?

Does it make a difference?

This is what I ordered:

https://www.northernbrewer.com/products ... e-bacteria

There is probably less than a teaspoon of granules in the packet. I am trying to figure out how to split it up accurately.

[carrisr]

I have a scale that goes to .01g if that helps. I use it for mineral salts.

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[wyzzyrdd]

I have a scale that goes to .01g if that helps. I use it for mineral salts.

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Bring it Thursday. That would help.

[Derek]

I am in as well.

[daryl]

Please go to:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1190990791088819/

For details on how to reserve your apple juice.

[daryl]

Last call for juice. Wilson's will continue to take orders today, but today is the last day.

Please have your orders in by 7 PM today.

Everyone needs to have reserved their juice using the instructions on the Wilson's Facebook Event on the Cider Rally at https://www.facebook.com/events/1190990791088819

AND....bring your growlers....Rapid Creek Cidery will be doing growler fills of all of their ciders that are currently on tap. Price varies based upon the style of cider.

[daryl]

Does anyone else need malolactic bacteria?

This is used as a secondary fermentation, so you will not need it this Thu/Fri.

If you would be interested in having some, post a reply here, and let me know how many gallons you are going to treat (5 gallon minimum I think....the amount you use for 5 gallons is pretty small).

With enough interest, we could do a second purchase and distribute at cost.

[andrewmaixner]

I wasn't able to stay for most of the presentation -- Did they mention the specifics of / varietals in the juice we bought? I caught the note on the flash pasteurization.

[wyzzyrdd]

I wasn't able to stay for most of the presentation -- Did they mention the specifics of / varietals in the juice we bought? I caught the note on the flash pasteurization.

The juice has Jonathon (tart), Jonagold (sweet/tart), and Gala (sweet) apples.

[wyzzyrdd]

Does anyone else need malolactic bacteria?

This is used as a secondary fermentation, so you will not need it this Thu/Fri.

If you would be interested in having some, post a reply here, and let me know how many gallons you are going to treat (5 gallon minimum I think....the amount you use for 5 gallons is pretty small).

With enough interest, we could do a second purchase and distribute at cost.

Paul and Nick at the cidery were recommending against malolactic fermentation, but I still plan to do it.

The packet of bacteria that I received is not exactly what I was expecting. There is probably a teaspoon of granules in the package that can be used for 66 gallons. I can't think of any easy way to split it up except to hydrate the bacteria in water, stir it up, and the pour it out into measured doses. So I can do this when I am ready to pitch the bacteria, but I don't think this is going to help anyone else. So you are on your own for acquiring a malo culture. Sorry about that.