Cider XXI

Honey, Ginger & Lemon Cider

Ginger cider revisited. I reduced the amount of crystallised ginger as I think it was a bit high last time. I made this cider for my friend John A.

Batch Size: 7.3 Litres / 12.8 Pints
Target ABV 7%

• Yeast: Mangrove Jacks New Cider Yeast
• Apple Juice: 6 Litres
• Lemon Juice (+ skins): 1
• Crystallised Ginger: 300g
• Black Tea: 4 bags, 1 Litre
• Honey: 100g
• Fermentation Pressure: 10 psi
• Fermenter Starting Temperature 23
• Start Date: 14/07/2026
• Cold-crashed: 23/07/2026
• Kegged: 28/07/2026
• Tapped: 03/09/2026
• Estimated ABV %: 7.8

This came out quite good. I’m happy with the level of ginger. It doesn’t taste like a strong cider but it definitely is!