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I opted to make a simple cider. I melted down a pound of dark Belgian candy sugar in a gallon of water, tossed in a couple cloves, a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon. I added a bit of irish moss just to see what it would do and brought it to a gentle boil for a couple of minutes. Used 4 gallons...

Thank you for the recipe! Unfotunately, I only have a few weeks. Perhaps I should just do a fast and dirty cider and save the cyser for later. I wonder if it is the honey that slows fermentation down so much? I am still curious about back sweetening with honey.

Hello everyone. I would like to make a cider or a cyzer for an event that is only 3 weeks away. I know, I know. I have seen a few recipes for ciders that can be done in that amount of time with reasonable drinkability. Is it possible to use honey and still end up with something pleasant...

I just kegged this and even flat and room temperature, it is really wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Nut browns are one of my husband's favorites and I know he is going to want this one often!

Hops reduce the risk of prostrate cancer, so drink up boys. We ladies want you healthy! Homebrew is loaded with antioxidants too. http://www.healthnewstrack.com/health-news-1963.html

I personally think the handles are well worth a little extra difficulty in cleaning. MHO :)

BMC has it's place. My favorite is a delightful game where a can is lobbed through the air toward someone bent on impaling it upon a long spear. It's not something I often choose to drink but on Fridays my dad comes over and we have a bmc-lite together. It's my favorite beer of the week...