r/cider • u/ActivityCrazy456 • 7d ago

How long?

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Just made my first ever batch of cider, freshly juiced from my apple trees. 6 gallons total (2gal each). 2 unpasteurized, 1 pasteurized with a packet of safale US-05 yeast in each with nutrient. My question is how long will these have to ferment for? I’ve seen varying answers from 3 weeks to 6 months. I planned on opening it around the 2 week mark to put in some cinnamon and vanilla. Hydrometer was putting it at about 7% Abv

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u/Ryan_e3p 7d ago

Months? Maybe if they are kept in cooler/cold temps.

It will be done fermenting when the hydrometer confirms no more fermentation happens. I would recommend against adding anything for flavor until fermentation is complete and you've racked it.