🍓⚡The 72-Hour "Sunset Flash": 6.5% Strawberry Cider Protocol

In this Lab Sheet, we are pushing the limits of the Rainford philosophy. We’ve combined the low-cost power of Aldi Apple Juice and Strawberry Jam with the high-octane performance of Alcotech 48 Turbo Yeast.

The result? A 6.5% ABV Amber-Sunset pour that is grain-to-glass in as little as 48–72 hours.

This isn't just about speed, though—it’s about precision. We use Turbo Klar to drop the yeast out of suspension instantly, leaving you with a crystal-clear, professional-looking cider that tastes like it came from a craft tap, not a PET bottle.

Inside this Lab Sheet:

⚡ The 72-Hour Timeline: How to hit 6.5% ABV while your other brews are still waking up.

🍓 The Jam Shunt: Pete’s specific dosage rules to prevent fermentation stalls from jam additives.

🧪 The Clarity Protocol: Exact measurements for Turbo Klar (Parts A & B) scaled for 1L to 25L.

📐 The Rainford Scaling Table: Every measurement you need for a 1L trial, a Pinter 3 batch, or a 25L "Big Batch."

💰 Cost Breakdown: How we keep the 2L batch at a staggering £1.76 total.

If you need a high-quality, high-gravity drink for the weekend and you’ve only got three days—this is the protocol you need.