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Thanks! I'm in!

Thanks. Will do.

Got some bourbon vanilla beans and wondered when I should be adding them to the cider. Was thinking after I've racked to secondary. How can I clean the beans or should I? Thinking many dirty hands may have touched the beans and I want to make sure I don't contaminate the batch. Maybe I should...

Thanks so much! Appreciate the info.

I've seen some photos with a bung that looks like rubber top stretched over the top of the bottle. Does anyone know where I might get some? Don't forget I'm from Ontario Canada. (I know I know good luck)

Lol I did the duct tape thing and my husband thought I was nuts! Hopefully the new bungs fit when they arrive. I'll let you know. It's just a pain to take off and put back on if it's necessary to remove and replace. Thanks!

How do I get the bung and airlock to stay in the 1 gal growler. When dry they fit fine but any moisture and they just keep popping off. tried drying b4 putting on but only works occasionally. Thinking of getting some #5s instead of the #6s that I use. Thanks for any help.

Thanks for the info. I'll see what I can do. Btw I have #6 bungs but they won't stay in the growler, they keep popping out. They fit when the jug and stopper are dry but when wet with sanitation solution they won't stay in. Tried drying the plug and top neck of jug (gal growler) but that only...

Cherry apple cider with some wine yeast keeps fouling the airlock. 4 days in. I thought I gave it enough air space but apparently not. What can I do? I also have a pineapple on the go and it's bulking up and will push out within the day. Can I leave the airlock off and just let it gush until...

Great site! Lots of good info but sometimes very confusing. I guess everyone has their own take on things! Sanitation is key! Looking forward to many great batches be it beer or cider.