How To Make 6.5% Alcohol (Apple & Strawberry Hard Cider)

GET THE "SUNSET FLASH" LAB SHEET HERE: 🧪💰 https://buymeacoffee.com/rainfordsbrewlab/e/531378 Learn how to make a premium 6.5%+ ABV Strawberry & Apple Hard Cider for pennies. In this session of the Brew Lab, we are moving beyond basic "hooch" to create a professional-grade Sunset Flash Cider. By shunting 100% store-bought apple juice with a rich strawberry jam, we’ve developed a protocol that produces a stunning amber-pink cider with a massive 6.5% ABV. This is the ultimate "High-Speed" cider—using the Flash-Soda method for natural carbonation and a specific cold-crash technique to achieve farmhouse clarity without expensive fining agents. In This Video: ⚖️ The High-Gravity Shunt: How we hit an OG of 1.052 using only supermarket juice and jam. 🍓 The Sunset Glow: Why strawberry jam creates that unique amber hue. 🌡️ The 7-Day Ferment: Temperature control secrets for a clean, non-yeasty finish. The Stats: Ingredients: Apple Juice, Strawberry Jam, Yeast. OG: 1.052 | FG: 1.004 Final ABV: 6.5% Support the Lab on BMAC: https://buymeacoffee.com/rainfordsbrewlab #HardCider #Homebrewing #StrawberryCider #AppleCider #BrewLab #BudgetAlcohol #DIYCider #SunsetFlash 🍺 More Budget Brews The 22p Tea Wine: https://youtu.be/0_3dHrxUkGo Hard Lemon Soda (Viral Hack): https://youtu.be/roJtSrDIJ1w Equipment & Consumables I Use Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. (This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you click the links and make a purchase.) 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 AMZCHEF Juicer Machine https://amzn.to/4sn0r8v Glass Demijohn 5L with 2 Piece Airlock and Bung https://amzn.to/3K9D9SJ 2l Fermenter 2 Pack https://amzn.to/4uGOqwg 1.4l Fermenter https://amzn.to/3NlE4kO Home Brew Hydrometer with 100ml Sampling Jar https://amzn.to/4r3NxvV Mixing Spoon https://amzn.to/3JTzqZu Auto Siphon Racking Cane https://amzn.to/3WXdDTH TOPINCN Homebrew CO2 Injector https://amzn.to/4a6fqgL 2 Pack Handy Airlock (Silent) with Bung https://amzn.to/49pltNi 50W Heat Mat with Thermostat https://amzn.to/4oQribm 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 Young's yeast nutrient 100g https://amzn.to/3LMMvUT Youngs Pectolase 400g https://amzn.to/49HH2sH Wine Tannin 50g Youngs x 3 https://amzn.to/3XxkmDQ Bentonite - 250 Gram Tub https://amzn.to/3JTBMaM ⚠️ 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.