Stop Buying Cider: I Made 4 Litres From JAM! (£1.58/L)

Download the Brew Lab Sheet for this recipe: buymeacoffee.com/rainfordsbrewlab/e/521661 ☕ Can you really make high-quality cider for just £1.58 per litre? Today we’re turning cheap supermarket jam into a stunning Plum & Apricot Craft Cider. In this session of the Brew Lab, we’re pushing the limits of budget brewing. If you’re tired of "premium" store prices, this "Jam Method" is the ultimate hack for deep, complex fruit flavors without the massive cost of fresh orchard fruit. This is the definition of cost-conscious brewing that doesn't compromise on taste. In this video, you’ll learn: How to calculate fermentable sugars from jam. The exact "Brew Lab" ratio for a balanced Plum & Apricot cider. Tips for keeping your homebrew costs under £1.60 per litre. How to achieve a professional "craft" finish on a budget. 📋 The Recipe (Rainford’s Brew Lab) Base: Plum & Apricot Jam + Apple Juice. Yeast: Aldi Yeast (approx. 4g). Cost: Only £1.58 per Litre. 🍺 More Budget Brews The 22p Tea Wine: https://youtu.be/0_3dHrxUkGo Hard Lemon Soda (Viral Hack): https://youtu.be/roJtSrDIJ1w The 25p Kilju Guide: https://youtu.be/W5cYAGjcg-w 🔗 Stay Connected Subscribe to Rainford’s Brew Lab for twice-weekly guides on high-ABV, low-cost alcohol that actually tastes good. © 2026 Rainford’s Brew Lab. For the cost-conscious brewer. www.rainfordsbrewlab.co.uk 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 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 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.