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Forum: Cider Forum 06-07-2013, 06:09 PM
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Posted By Nivek
WHAT!?!? Don't toss it all! Go get a bar...

WHAT!?!? Don't toss it all!

Go get a bar tender style bottle opener and start gently relieving the pressure. A normal bottle opener will work too, but it's easier to deform the cap by accident....
Forum: Beginners Beer Brewing Forum 02-18-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 905
Posted By Nivek
I just discovered using the Magic Eraser a week...

I just discovered using the Magic Eraser a week or two ago. I'm never doing anything else to clean up the goo left behind by the sticky plastic labels. Those magic erasers incredible for cleaning up...
Forum: Cider Forum 02-08-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,889
Posted By Nivek
Just picked up some new AO release called Elder...

Just picked up some new AO release called Elder Flower. I'll take a reading on it tonight and post the results.
Forum: Cider Forum 02-03-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 384
Posted By Nivek
Holy...wow!

Holy...wow!
Forum: Cider Forum 02-03-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 384
Posted By Nivek
I would really like to know what apples are...

I would really like to know what apples are yielding such sweet musts so I can plant a couple. An early frost is supposed to help boost the sugar content. Late harvesters like the "new" frostbite is...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-30-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,889
Posted By Nivek
No recipe suggestions here, but you mentioned...

No recipe suggestions here, but you mentioned bottle as opposed to bottles. Was this Strawman or Iceman by chance? I haven't opened my bottle of Strawman yet, but Iceman is fantastic. Iceman is an...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-30-2013, 01:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 459
Posted By Nivek
I've had this problem with the two gallon...

I've had this problem with the two gallon buckets. My only solution was to use about 12 small clamps from my wood shop to seal the blasted thing. It took only a few seconds after the final clip was...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-27-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 904
Posted By Nivek
I’m not familiar with all these types, but am...

I’m not familiar with all these types, but am with some. Being from Minnesota we have a good selection of cold hearty varieties like a few you listed: Honey Crisp, McIntosh, and Winesap. The Winesaps...
Forum: Cider 01-22-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 63,437
Posted By Nivek
Hah, sorry for the confusion. I meant it tastes...

Hah, sorry for the confusion. I meant it tastes better than it smells. My previous 5-day style batches have tasted amazing. So much so that it has convinced me to alter the method in which I will...
Forum: Cider 01-03-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 63,437
Posted By Nivek
I have done a couple batches of this already with...

I have done a couple batches of this already with great results. However, on my latest batch I seem to have made a mistake. I left the cinnamon sticks (ceylon) in the primary thinking it would simply...
Forum: Cider Forum 12-11-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 973
Posted By Nivek
I've oaked a couple batches and have found the...

I've oaked a couple batches and have found the oak is far too strong even after aging it for 10 months. I love the oak taste but haven't figured out a way to keep the wood flavor from overpowering...
Forum: Cider 11-03-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 63,437
Posted By Nivek
Yes, you would just need to either stabilize or...

Yes, you would just need to either stabilize or pasteurize immediately after bottling. I'm sure people have been using mason jars for this for a very long time. Fermenting it out all the way will...
Forum: Cider 10-30-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 63,437
Posted By Nivek
I just bottled and pasteurized a batch inspired...

I just bottled and pasteurized a batch inspired by this recipe. I discovered that a day may be too long to allow for bottle priming when the yeast is starting off fairly active.

I tested a bottle...
Forum: Cider 08-12-2012, 02:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,395
Posted By Nivek
IMO the apple really takes a back seat to the...

IMO the apple really takes a back seat to the honey. The cider ends up being more of a medium. I assume that would hold true for pear cider as well.
Forum: Cider 08-05-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,395
Posted By Nivek
I had the honor of trying some of jwynia's bochet...

I had the honor of trying some of jwynia's bochet yesterday. I was already planning on making some, but now I am thinking sooner than later.

It does start out with a mild burnt sugar flavor then...
Forum: Cider Forum 06-15-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,356
Posted By Nivek
That'd be be a good way to kill those puppies...

That'd be be a good way to kill those puppies off.

Preparing them in 90f water is what seems recommended for dry yeast. Yeast that comes wet like English Labs is a bit different. For those you...
Forum: Cider Forum 06-07-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,291
Posted By Nivek
Sounds like only the southern most orchards...

Sounds like only the southern most orchards received heavy damage due to the frost here in Minnesota. But if that damage was wide enough spread the prices everywhere will reflect it. :(
Forum: Cider Forum 05-17-2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,112
Posted By Nivek
I started looking around in a couple different...

I started looking around in a couple different books and several websites to see which apples are well suited for cider or even plain juice.

A couple online references that helped me out were:...
Forum: Cider Forum 05-08-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 362
Posted By Nivek
Nice, those are some good ideas. I did use a...

Nice, those are some good ideas. I did use a little soap on the top part of the press and noticed the suds kept appearing. I'll work on that. I should probably try the pressure washer first, maybe...
Forum: Cider Forum 05-07-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 362
Posted By Nivek
Found an old Press, not sure if I should use it as is...

Like the title says, I found a small fruit press on craigslist last week. The only problem is it seems to have a lot of mildew on the wood. I've tried scrubbing the top press portion of the wood...
Forum: Cider Forum 03-10-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 686
Posted By Nivek
I thought you could check for an infection that...

I thought you could check for an infection that turns the cider to vinegar by checking for changes in the acidity level over a couple days. Acid test strips should be fairly cheap at your local brew...
Forum: Cider Forum 03-09-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By Nivek
I'm no master cider maker by any means (n00b...

I'm no master cider maker by any means (n00b here), but which Woodchuck are you going for? I remember reading they use champagne yeast for most their brews and that they use caramelized sugar for the...
Forum: Cider Forum 02-28-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 740
Posted By Nivek
I am glad to have taken the advice in here....

I am glad to have taken the advice in here. Shortly after creating this I added one can of apple juice concentrate and 16 oz of an incredibly strong black tea - 6 teaspoons of English Breakfast...
Forum: Cider Forum 02-24-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By Nivek
Wow, those look interesting. I suspect some will...

Wow, those look interesting. I suspect some will be ordered by me tonight.

My commercial favorites thus far are:
Any of the Crispin artisan releases
Woodpecker
Woodchuck 802
Woodchuck Barrel...
Forum: Cider Forum 02-19-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 740
Posted By Nivek
Hrm, I hope to have this batch consumed far...

Hrm, I hope to have this batch consumed far before a year has passed. I might go check out a whole foods or trader Joes to see what they have.

For my next little batches I managed to get a few...
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