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I have a 1 gal batch of cider fermenting now for about 3 weeks. When it comes time to bottle I plan on using recycled chapainge bottles. What method should I use for Carbonating? apple juice? Corn Sugar? and how much?

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Primary 1: Blueberry Cyser (est. 12-13%)
Primary 2: N/A

Keg1: Cocoa Beach IIPA (est. 8.5%, 97IBU)
Keg2: Belgian Wheat Dark Strong (8.1%)
Keg3: Brandon O's Graff Cider (est. 6-8%)
Keg4: Dale's Pale Ale (6.5%)

Former Draughts: American ESB, Chocolate Oatmeal Rye Porter, Hoppy Hallowheat, Chocolate Milk Dunkleweizen, Belgian Pale Ale, The Notorious E.S.B.

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First off make sure it is fully fermented out. .998 or lower. Carbonating sweet cider is difficult to avoid bottle bombs. I personally like sweet cider, so I force carb.

As for bottle carbing dry cider, i just use carb tabs or drops. You get no off flavors from the small amount of sugar they consist of. You can also bulk prime with dextrose just like you would with beer.

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-Paul O.
Vintage Vespa, Classic Mini Cooper, and Fermentation. Thats my life.