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• Posted in thread: Most portable setup for two 2.5gal kegs and a 5lb bottle... on 11-02-2012 at 03:09 PM
  I've been looking around alot and I think a Yeti 105 will fit 2x2.5gal kegs and a dual body
  regulator and a paintball CO2 (for serving only). I just don't think there is any cooler out
  there that will...

• Posted in thread: Most portable setup for two 2.5gal kegs and a 5lb bottle... on 10-25-2012 at 02:33 AM
  I want to build a portable cooler kegerator and I've been reading tons of threads, but I can't
  seem to find anything that fits my needs.I want to make portable a system to carry 2x2.5gal
  kegs (new one...

• Posted in thread: NJ/NY cider sources on 10-18-2012 at 06:25 PM
  Hudson Valley NY has a bunch of farms.I like Meadowbrook as they can generally give me an idea
  what kind of apples they are pressing and their prices are consistently $5.95/gal ... I've gone
  to Fishki...

• Posted in thread: Cider fermented out in a week? on 10-06-2012 at 01:39 AM
  yea, I just moved it to the fridge to cold crash until it's crystal clear. plus I did 2.5tsp of
  pectin enzyme when I pitched, so it should clear up nicely.

• Posted in thread: Cider fermented out in a week? on 10-06-2012 at 01:29 AM
  I should clarify I meant sorbate, backsweeten, then force carb.

• Posted in thread: Cider fermented out in a week? on 10-06-2012 at 01:21 AM
  when I say harsh, I mean slightly acidic and a taste of alcohol like a young home brew wine or
  kind of like a commercial pinot grigio.

• Posted in thread: Cider fermented out in a week? on 10-06-2012 at 01:10 AM
  5 gals of cider and 1lb of dextrose went from about 1.060 to about 1.000 in a week with
  S04.Seems a little fast, but probably fermented a little warm around 74*F. It's a bit harsh and
  dry (not unexpec...

• Posted in thread: Couple questions developed in the last week of having cider brewing... on 10-04-2012 at 02:42 PM
  So I've got 2 batches of cider going...First batch put together last Saturday-5 gallons of
  cider1lb of dextrose2tsp of DAP2.5tsp of Pectin EnzymeS04 yeastThis one started bubbling with 2
  hours and wen...

• Posted in thread: Pitched 2 separate 5 gallon batches... couple questions on 10-01-2012 at 02:11 AM
  I am new to this and I've always wanted to do it, but was a bit intimidated, so I didn't. I
  have several orchards nearby with lots of fresh cider, so this year I told myself it was time.
  I've got two ...

• Posted in thread: Been lurking for a few weeks... going for my first batch of cider this weekend... on 09-28-2012 at 02:17 AM
  I've ordered all of the equipment and I'm 95% sure I know what I'm doing, but I wanted to run
  through my steps and would like someone to confirm.Starter Process:Step #1 - Sanitize
  everything and then ...