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What a difference in odor... used Red Star Premier Classique keeping the temp 60-64. sweet apple, and no taco farts this time.

Welcome from NC

Exactly what I used for our well water for years.

Thats how ours were... I would have to put them up before brewing... and they would raise hell till I was done. It was hilarious to watch them jumping and attacking the door to get out when I walked out the garage with that red cooler full of the steaming goodness.. I once set the cooler on the...

One of my favorites... And as far as an annoying review... I want to buy you a bottle of Westbrooks Mexican Cake.

Next batch, Got 3.5 gallons of cider, added a gallon of water with 4.5 lbs of dissolved honey. Took a sample for SG (1.085) and a taste... AWESOME.. Saved some for the wife to try... But I also added a splash to my cup of the 1st cider to backsweeten... OMG... Now I wish I had added some honey...

We usually made a loaf or 2 of bread every brew session, the chickens got the rest. Have done pizza crust a few times 2.

Well DUH... sometime asking a stupid question makes you think.... SG has dropped from 1.056 to 1.040.

We have 2 gallons of fresh pressed cider that has been sitting out in the garage for about a month and a half. Temps have ranged from frozen to 60 degrees. It has a faint off odor, not sure but almost vinegary. Would you take a chance using it? If its started naturally fermenting, then them...

Well Its crystal clear, racked into a keg, and the sample was very nice. Not real sweet and a little on the dry side. CO2 at 25 Lbs and try again in a few days. Wifes working on a Cyser recipe for next, got 3 gallons of fresh cider left.

I haven't had to dump one yet, but only done about 40 batches. Had a couple that were iffy on flavor, but still better than a Budlight. Had one in a plastic bucket that had what looked like mold on it, but My buddy said rack it off, cold crash and try it... it was fine.

I got a couple sitting around... may need to start the new year testing one.

We picked a couple bushels of Pink Ladys before Thanksgiving, and our fresh batch of juice was 1.056. We pressed out the rest yesterday, and the this is dropped to 1.050.

Love me some Barleywines. On my list to try brewing one someday. If I had to pick one style... it would be stouts.

We live next to an orchard, and for years we have waited till cold weather is set in to pick whats been missed during harvest. They are the sweetest apples I've ever had. Have made great pie filling and sauces/ butters. trying a cider this year. the fresh pressed is awesome. Hard stuff is in a...