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Hey Guys, Well I started my second batch of cider! woot! My first batch came out alot closer to an apple wine than cider. So this batch I'm going simple. 5 gallons Louisburg Cider White labs English Cider Yeast My last batch was in 1 gallon bottles, but now I'm using a 7.75gallon...

Well its in the bottle now. It looks great and tastes like a dry white wine with a slight apple hint. Gonna see how it ages in the bottle. Thanx again for everyones advise.

Well its been in primary for two weeks now and last night I racked it and tried a sample. I am suprised by the flavor! Not what I expected at all. Now dont get me wrong I'm in no way disapointed, but what I tasted was a dry white wine, slighty fruity but not sweet at all. So here is the...

Hey thanx again for the advice! Got it bottled and today it started to bubble! Thanx again.

Thanx for the reply. What is the best way to get the honey in the cider? Should I use a part of the juice to disolve the honey? Thanx again Skygeek

Hey guys, I'm new to brewing and looking to start a batch of cider. I purchaced: 2 1gallon jars of juice 2 packets of Montrachet yeast 2lbs honey Im planning on adding about a pound of honey to each jar but I have no idea how much yeast to use. The packet says for up to 5...