Thread: Nashi Pear Cider

Originally Posted by Pondmeister

Hi P38

I have a Nashi tree and found this thread when doing some research into how to make pear cider.

Good thread!!

Please can you update with how you finally got on and whether or not it was sparkling?

Cheers

@Pondmeister

The Nashi Cider was nice enough to drink, very clear with a distinctly Nashi flavour, however it did not sparkle up anywhere near enough for my liking.

I was using 450ml bottles and added the dextrose to the Cider before bottling to carbonate the cider.

I now know that when using dextrose as a substitute for sugar you need to use more dextrose to achieve the same effect as sugar.

This year I will use the same 450ml bottles but put one and a 1/2 teaspoons of sugar directly into each bottle before adding the cider instead of the dextrose.

My Nashi are ripening as I type.

The plan is to make at least 15 litres this year

Cheers
Pete