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So I made a batch of hard cider about a year ago that has been kegged and cold in a keg era for the whole time. Is it still safe to drink? Will it spoil with age or get better? I don't want to drink it and get sick if it has been hooked up too long. Any info is appreciated.

Hi all. I am looking to see if anyone has any leads on Trebbiano grape must. If anyone knows of a U.S. source for me to get a couple gallons please let me know. Thanks in advance for the help.

Just started six gallons of cider using this recipe today. Here is the breakdown of my batch. OG - 1.058 5-1/2 Gallons of Great Value Apple Juice, fully aerated 1/4 gallon of simple syrup to get to desired OG Yeast - Red Star Champagne Yeast Looking forward to adding the other stats as the...

I love Stag. Originally, from Belleville I've always enjoyed it. It's a very refreshing summer beer and if you like PBR or the like then you will like Stag. I just had my brother bring me back a case and I'm headed to Bellevegas in a couple weeks and will bring back a few more cases for sure...

I'm originally from Bellevegas and I love Stag. My brother just went back to visit and I made him bring me back a case. I'll be headed there and will grab another couple of cases. If you like PBR, Old Style and other you'll like Stag. Plus it's virtually sugar free and is a recommended beer...

Just polished off 8 gallons to bring my total this year to 56 gallons. Starting another 8 this weekend. 56+8=64

I make a force carbonated 5-6% cider for the wife because she likes Woodchuck. The neighbor who homebrews and I like it stronger. At least once a year I make a batch that is in the 18-20% range. I keep it still and let it age some. I am a bourbon and gin guy so this is a nice strong sipper...

I use bentonite in every batch after primary fermentation is done. I like it. Some people warn that it can strip flavor. I've always found my cider to be plenty flavorful although I do backsweeten some with apple juice concentrate after fermentation. Bentonite is good if the particles...