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Just whip in some more o2 and check gravity. It is slow and the yeast needs the o2 in such a harsh environment. When gravity reaches your mid point then add more nutrient and introduce more o2.

Try stirring up to introduce some o2. Probably just stalled on you. Also add some more nutrient and energizer to help them along.

I think it's a great idea regardless if certifications or not. Being a home brewer I don't know anyone but my family that home brews and it would be nice to get a none bias opinion on my brews. Good job guys keep it up.

Frozen concentrate,

Yeah I've done the same, but it works so good. I'll never use anything else again. Only issue is that it REALLY stinks lol

If I remember I add it within the first 1-3 hrs. :)

I don't user sparkoloid it takes forever to work. I use super kleer, it works within 24 hrs every time.

By stirring it vigorously it will degas the cider and release the so2 from the mix. This will look like small bubbles rising to the top. The larger bubbles will be co2. Just don't introduce o2 into the cider this is bad, what you can do is use a cut wire hanger attached to a drill and this will...

Yahoo! Another disaster adverted! Glad it worked out for ya!

Welcome to brewing!! Now as said campden is for unpasturized and non preserved juices. Since you are using store bought no need. Tannins are not really needed for cider. There is enough in the juice to give it it's mouth feel that it needs. The strong sulphur (rotten egg) smell is stressed...

Try 1gal brewing, seems a bit easier to do and if its good you'll have a little extra and if bad you have enough to tweak it.

Let her try it again in 6 months.

Just seems a nice thing to do and no harm in askin. I gave some brew to the fella I got all my bottles from... And he gave me some in return lol.

I was worried about the same so I planned on adding some more at finish when back sweeting, so I guess that is what I'll do. :)

Sry you didn't like it, good luck with the next experiment.