slingshot81

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ok. Done deal. I'll be brewing this batch tomorrow. I have a 6 gallon carboy just itchin for this. I'm thinking I may fill it up to the top a little more though, an extra couple bottles never hurt eh!

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slingshot81

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Or should I allow more space? Does the Notty bubble up alot?

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Pickled_Pepper

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I've never stove pasteurized beer bottles before, but I'm going to take a guess that it's not entirely like canning in ball jars. Yes, it does kill the funkies in there...but Ball jars tend to breath and...well...leak when in a pressure cooker. I think this is what makes the lid pop down...air escapes and sucks it down.

I'm not so sure that bottle caps allow air to escape like a ball lid. I could be wrong though.

slingshot81

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Well, just made this recipe. Hopefully it turns out like yours Mike. I did throw in 1 tbsp of yeast nutrient. We will see if that has any effect on the sulfuric odors.

Should be pretty great!

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tt0027

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looking to make a cider to sweeten up the wife for a keg system purchase and i think this is the ticket....
one question though, i've never made a cider before. Is there an advantage to racking to the 5 gal carboy 24 hours prior to bottling? Or could i go right from primary to bottling with no secondary without complication?
thanks!

slingshot81

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was wondering the same thing tt.

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UpstateMike

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I wanted to stop fermentation once the bottle carbonation got to a level I liked.

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Currently Fermenting:
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Bottle Conditioning:
Citron Cider
Blackberry Cider
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In Bottles / Drinking:
Cranberry Cider

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Just to be safe, I wouldn't go too much above the top curve of the carboy.

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"No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities." ~ 1 Timothy 5:23

Currently Fermenting:
Nothing

Bottle Conditioning:
Citron Cider
Blackberry Cider
The Five Eight Five

In Bottles / Drinking:
Cranberry Cider

UpstateMike

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I think that is mainly to give the Campden tablets a chance to work if you are going for a still cider, or kegging. I did it just to let it clear a little bit more before bottling.

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"No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities." ~ 1 Timothy 5:23

Currently Fermenting:
Nothing

Bottle Conditioning:
Citron Cider
Blackberry Cider
The Five Eight Five

In Bottles / Drinking:
Cranberry Cider

slingshot81

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Thanks for the replies Mike

Can't wait till it's done.

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