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Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 05-02-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,257
Posted By ColbyJack
I use a strike temp calculator, dough in, lid on,...

I use a strike temp calculator, dough in, lid on, and slip an old sleeping bag over my keggle. Keeps me within a degree for 90 minutes!
Forum: Cider Forum 05-02-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 192
Posted By ColbyJack
As hot of eater as you can get, and dishwasher...

As hot of eater as you can get, and dishwasher detergent. Think about your dishes. They could sit in your dishwasher for a couple days. Food dries. That stuff is awesome!!!!!
Forum: Cider Forum 02-07-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By ColbyJack
Or your could bottle it, and wait a day. Not long...

Or your could bottle it, and wait a day. Not long enough for carbonation to occur, but just so the yeast will kick off again, and create CO2 blanket effect.
Forum: Cider Forum 02-03-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 237
Posted By ColbyJack
You're good. Even the most stressed yeast can...

You're good. Even the most stressed yeast can still turn out a great product for 2-3 generations (batches). Logically, that's how they get the same yeast varietal consecutively. FYI: aerate...
Forum: Cider Forum 02-03-2013, 04:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 572
Posted By ColbyJack
Technically it "might" make sense. If it is done...

Technically it "might" make sense. If it is done fermenting, there is still CO2 releasing from stasis (suspension). In other words: chill out. It's fine.
Forum: Cider Forum 01-25-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,589
Posted By ColbyJack
Yummy.

Yummy.
Forum: Cider Forum 01-22-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By ColbyJack
I've never bulk aged in a fridge. My ciders have...

I've never bulk aged in a fridge. My ciders have all been stored in my brew cave at 60. Or bottle aged in my garage at 45. I don't think it will matter.
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 01-22-2013, 03:22 AM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 312,921
Posted By ColbyJack
Thanks, maybe the voile curtain I have is too...

Thanks, maybe the voile curtain I have is too porous. I'll shop at walmart for a curtain. Last one I found at Lowe's. I too double stitch my bags, and make them tapered for the drip to be easier...
Forum: All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing 01-22-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 1,603
Views: 312,921
Posted By ColbyJack
I have been BIAB brewing for about a year now,...

I have been BIAB brewing for about a year now, and have been double milling my grains, as I crack grains at my LHBS. I have been getting an incredible amount of trub in my Keggle, and have thought...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-22-2013, 02:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 233
Posted By ColbyJack
I always add pectic enzyme, helps to clear the...

I always add pectic enzyme, helps to clear the natural pectins that are found in apples. When I use EC-1118, my cider finishes in a week or so, then the yeast drops out of suspension quite quickly,...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-21-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 233
Posted By ColbyJack
What did you add? Any clarifying agents? If you...

What did you add? Any clarifying agents? If you are just looking for the yeast to fall out pf suspension on their own, after fermentation is finished, cold crash your cider for a couple days. If you...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-21-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By ColbyJack
I believe your fermentation stalled out because...

I believe your fermentation stalled out because you used a beer yeast. They typically don't eat as many sugars as a wine yeast, but you will have residual sweetness, which is awesome! Your temps look...
Forum: Cider 01-18-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 2,212
Views: 432,669
Posted By ColbyJack
I second that! I've got a case that's a year old,...

I second that! I've got a case that's a year old, and its awesome! I think I will age all my Graf henceforth.
Forum: Cider Forum 01-17-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By ColbyJack
Every concentrate is different. What you need to...

Every concentrate is different. What you need to do is figure out how much white table sugar you would prime an entire batch with, then buy a can of frozen apple juice concentrate, and read the...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-17-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By ColbyJack
I'm not a fan of stopping fermentation early. I...

I'm not a fan of stopping fermentation early. I would let it ferment dry, then rack off lees to another jug, age for a month, then prime with frozen apple concentrate. You may try Nottingham yeast...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-15-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,924
Posted By ColbyJack
I just had a bottle of my one year old...

I just had a bottle of my one year old weihenstephen cider, which is a wheat beer yeast. Worth checking out! Still tart, but a bit or residual sweetness. Its a nice drinking cider, but took some time...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-08-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,159
Posted By ColbyJack
Never heard of it. What's the problem? Too dry?...

Never heard of it. What's the problem? Too dry? Too sweet? More information will produce more answers.
Forum: Cider Forum 01-07-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,083
Posted By ColbyJack
I have used stevia in the past, when I was...

I have used stevia in the past, when I was bottling, and not pasteurizing. Worked well. Nobody has had any bad stomach issues with my ciders-- common problem with some people.
I myself just racked a...
Forum: Cider Forum 01-01-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 811
Posted By ColbyJack
I bought two gallon jugs of apple juice JWKnudson...

I bought two gallon jugs of apple juice JWKnudson I think. Was perfect. Think it used a 7 ½ stopper.
Forum: Cider Forum 12-28-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 288
Posted By ColbyJack
Regarding flavor, time brings back the flavor....

Regarding flavor, time brings back the flavor. What flavor are you looking for? Sweetness? Tartness? Both? Apple? Spice? More information will reworked more responses.
Forum: Cider Forum 12-28-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 288
Posted By ColbyJack
If you want sweet sparkling cider in a bottle,...

If you want sweet sparkling cider in a bottle, you have to pasteurize. Read the sticky if you haven't. If you want sweet still cider, then use potassium sorbate and campden tabs, and bottle.
Forum: Mead Forum 12-21-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 756
Posted By ColbyJack
Next time, why not crush the fruit, and harvest...

Next time, why not crush the fruit, and harvest the juice only??? Then add said juice to your primary? I would think cheese cloth and a simple press would do well. Or a commercial juicer.
Forum: Cider Forum 12-07-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 226
Posted By ColbyJack
If you let it ferment all the way dry, then by...

If you let it ferment all the way dry, then by adding your standard amount of priming sugar, you shouldn't have to pasteurize, much like a beer. Now regarding your exhausted yeast I would guess that...
Forum: Cider Forum 12-07-2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,377
Posted By ColbyJack
Nice head!!!!

Nice head!!!!
Forum: Cider Forum 12-07-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 619
Posted By ColbyJack
I agree that there are many answers in many...

I agree that there are many answers in many places here on the forum-- but that is no different than any other forum out there. I appreciate that most brewing veterans have an open ear and answer...
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