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Forum: Cider Forum 02-15-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By Pommeau
I use chimay 33cl bottles. Nice to see an...

I use chimay 33cl bottles.
Nice to see an alternative, since most of my "tasters" never make it back.
Forum: Cider Forum 02-15-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,896
Posted By Pommeau
Huh, musta forgot... Yeah....ZERO Keev. Cider...

Huh, musta forgot...
Yeah....ZERO Keev. Cider turned out nice. Quite tart, needed backsweetening back to 1.017ish (1.02 max). It did stop at 1.006, and many batches before had gone negative.
Crabs...
Forum: Cider Forum 02-15-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By Pommeau
Astringent crabs add body to cider. Try a Norman...

Astringent crabs add body to cider. Try a Norman cider apple, it'll suck all the moisture out of your mouth.
Try backsweetening with apple juice (uk equivalent to US's sweet cider).

Tart is no...
Forum: Cider Forum 12-07-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 244
Posted By Pommeau
I've done this by accident many times. Freezing...

I've done this by accident many times. Freezing the cider will separate an unfreezable syrup.
.....Biohazards got it. Do what he says, you'll have a concentrate.
Forum: Cider Forum 12-04-2012, 11:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 833
Posted By Pommeau
malo-lactic?

malo-lactic?
Forum: Cider Forum 12-04-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 314
Posted By Pommeau
For yield I'd say it's in this order (1 being...

For yield I'd say it's in this order (1 being best)
1. juicer
2. hydraulic press
3. screw press

For speed/efficiency
1. screw press
2. hydraulic press
3. juicer
Forum: Cider Forum 11-27-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 317
Posted By Pommeau
pear/apple work well. The higher sugar content...

pear/apple work well.
The higher sugar content of pear just means more alcohol if fermented dry. I've found pear oxidizes faster, so ends up a darker color than cider. Straight pear fermented dry...
Forum: Cider Forum 11-17-2012, 02:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 263
Posted By Pommeau
stuff from cider supply is specific for apples,...

stuff from cider supply is specific for apples, and its probably closer to 1/2 tbsp per 7 gallons
Forum: Cider Forum 11-14-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 526
Posted By Pommeau
7 bucks a bushel (44lbs) for cider apples might...

7 bucks a bushel (44lbs) for cider apples might be what they meant.
Cider apples should be #2 grade (small and ugly) but still on the tree.
"Drops" and "windfall's" should be animal feed and deer...
Forum: Cider Forum 11-14-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 263
Posted By Pommeau
Cidersupply sells keeving kits ...

Cidersupply sells keeving kits
http://cidersupply.com/
Forum: Cider Forum 11-14-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 564
Posted By Pommeau
I leave it in too. No worries. Mine is still in...

I leave it in too. No worries. Mine is still in there from Saturday's pressing. Fermentation will break it apart.
Forum: Cider Forum 11-13-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,795
Posted By Pommeau
Nice press, looks sturdy AND purty.

Nice press, looks sturdy AND purty.
Forum: Cider Forum 11-13-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,795
Posted By Pommeau
Not sure which one we used, but once dry just...

Not sure which one we used, but once dry just about any modern "varnish" is safe.
Forum: Cider Forum 11-13-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Pommeau
Thanks Yooper, I'll look for info one these...

Thanks Yooper,
I'll look for info one these awesomely magical filters you speak of. (lack of knowledge showing here)
Are they real slow like R/A membranes?

just noticed the quote...Temple...nice!
Forum: Cider Forum 11-13-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By Pommeau
Should be able to just leave a rag over the...

Should be able to just leave a rag over the poppet and it should self regulate.
Are you talking about soda kegs? How would you plan to heat them? Would the plastic ends tolerate it?

I had...
Forum: Cider Forum 11-13-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By Pommeau
You can look for other apple juices/ciders with...

You can look for other apple juices/ciders with low OG and blend if you want to keep max apple characteristics. But you'd need lots to bring the gravity down, because its probably at least 1.03 and...
Forum: Cider Forum 11-12-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,260
Posted By Pommeau
My cost is ~ $3.60/gallon. but...this is the...

My cost is ~ $3.60/gallon.
but...this is the important part, previous poster is right, wholesale prices are up.
Seven years ago it was $5/bushel, last year was $7, this year......$9.00 a bushel fir...
Forum: Cider Forum 11-12-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 461
Posted By Pommeau
1.053 as well

1.053 as well
Forum: Cider Forum 11-11-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,896
Posted By Pommeau
Lobsters were not in season....... But a shot...

Lobsters were not in season.......
But a shot at the clinic would clear that right up...
Here's a pic of said crabs.
Forum: Cider Forum 11-09-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,896
Posted By Pommeau
apparently they have standards too :D

apparently they have standards too :D
Forum: Cider Forum 11-09-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,896
Posted By Pommeau
I get them from the orchard down the street. This...

I get them from the orchard down the street. This weekend I'll be doing 16 bushels, 10 Stayman Winesaps, 3 yellow/3 red delicious (filler), with about 70lbs of crabs. I'll have to plant new ones...
Forum: Cider Forum 11-09-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,896
Posted By Pommeau
Joe, I may add to this thread, Saturday is...

Joe,
I may add to this thread, Saturday is pressing day for me.
First go around at Keeving will be tomorrow. This will be 7th year of pressing/fermenting, but first attempt at keeving. Stumbled on...
Forum: Cider Forum 11-08-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By Pommeau
Rats! Pa to Idaho is just outside of my comfort...

Rats!
Pa to Idaho is just outside of my comfort zone for a drive.

If your last batch was weak/thin it may have been mainly a dessert apple blend. do you recall what the cider was made from?
Forum: Cider Forum 11-08-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By Pommeau
Brewvandal, Where are you located? Proper cider...

Brewvandal,
Where are you located? Proper cider apples are hard to come by for most.

...or is this your secret location....(shifty eye emoticon here)
Forum: Cider Forum 11-08-2012, 02:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 384
Posted By Pommeau
ohio, Spot on with Crab apples, I've got about...

ohio,
Spot on with Crab apples, I've got about 70lbs I've got to thaw so they are ready for this saturday.
But I've always had the solids drop out with racking. If there are solids they are so...
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