How To Make Homemade Cider for 63p Per Pint using ALDI Apple Juice! (Beginner Recipe)

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How To Make Homemade Cider for 63p Per Pint using ALDI Apple Juice! (Beginner Recipe) 🧪 GET THE CIDER MASTER LAB SHEET ($1): buymeacoffee.com/rainfordsbrewlab/e/506608 Download the official 7.3% Session Cider Lab Sheet! Includes: ⚖️ The "Mega-Scale" Table: Exact ratios for 10L, 23L, and 50L batches. 🍺 The Pinter 3 Hack: Specific instructions for Pinter users to bypass expensive packs. 🍏 The Tannin & Acid Secret: My "Lemon & Tea" protocol for a professional "craft" finish. 💥 Fizz Guide: How to carbonate safely without "bottle bombs." Welcome back to Rainford's Brew Lab! In this budget challenge, we are tackling ALDI to show you how to make high-quality homemade cider using cheap apple juice for an unbelievable price: just 63p per pint. This is the most accessible beginner homebrew recipe on the internet. We prove that you don't need a farm or a press to make a refreshing, high-strength hard cider that rivals the commercial brands. 🔬 SUPPORT THE LAB: I am currently upgrading the Brew Lab equipment, including a dedicated camera, a juicer for fresh-press experiments, and "Brew-Mania" storage. I chose Buy Me A Coffee over Patreon to keep things personal—please only donate if you can afford to. Every $1 helps fund the next big experiment! Support here: buymeacoffee.com/rainfordsbrewlab 📝 The Quick Lab Specs: Base: 4L Aldi Apple Juice + 150g Sugar The "Zing": Lemon Juice & Tannin (Tea Hack) ABV: 7.3% (OG 1.056 | FG 1.000) Cost: Approx. £4.00 per batch / 57p-63p per pint. --- 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 grapes, 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.