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Started a new batch of Hard Cider at 7:45am so this is first fermentation already getting bubbles an airlock action

I see so should I wait to rack it? Or is it okay to rack it in to bottles and let it set I want it carbonated? How long before it's ready to drink? I am in no hurry just asking.

Well I brewed the cider 2weeks ago so I will rack it tomorrow. How long before it's ready to drink? 2-4 more weeks or more?

This PirateDog is in Arizona and my cider is under the pool table in the game room it stays around 70 this time of year. Maybe I should put the cider in the garage for now much cooler high 50's but that will be changing in a month or so the game room is probley best.

Ey that sounds good I will give it a try! Thank you

I would like it to be carbonated and have a great taste with a kick!

PirateDog here it is late Saturday night and the cider has stopped bubbling and the air lock is not popping and the cloudy ness is going away it this normal? This is day 4 is it ready to rack or do I let it set for another week?

PirateDog here it is Saturday and the cider is still doing it's thing looking great I am looking forward to racking it in a week and a half or so. Ye all have a great day! Send me those cider recipes!

Pirate Dog here this is an awesome site. I just check on my ider and it is sill bubbling and the air lock it popping. It is still cloudy but that should start to clear off soon I hope. Ey!! ye ole yeast are hungry little critters! Still looking for y ole land lovers to send me some awesome...

Ey that be sounding pretty good! Going to try my hand at brewing beer when ye ole pirate can come up with some gold to buy the master kit. If any of you other scallywags have any awesome cider recipes please send them this pirates way savvy!

It is looking great and popping the air lock well. This Pirate is looking forward to sampling this cider when she is ready! Ye all send your recipes my way so I can try my hand at them savvy!

I used Hansen's natural apple 100%juice Lalvin EC-1118 yeast and I added a 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar one gal. Carboy # 6 plug and an airlock. Hope this is a good batch. Should I add more sugar?

This is my first batch of cider. I made a gal. But I am worried that it is not going to turn out. I used a whole pack of yeast. It is bubbling well and the cider looks cloudy. This is day two show I pore it out and start over or let it go?