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    Couple of questions - first timer here

    Completed boil and first stage on a extract kit. Sent to sanke keg I had. Right now it is sitting in the sanke, connected to the tap with the gas turned off. It is carbbing right now in the keg. Currently at 28 psi at 65 degrees. How long should it stay in the keg carbing? Would it be better...
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    Back Carb \ Sweetening

    I am looking to make a sweet carbonated cider. I will be adding a non fermentable sugar ( Xylitol ) to sweeten. How much should I add or consider adding to a 4g batch? I want it to be semi sweet. With carbonation, I would like to skip cold crashing/pasteurizing. How much corn sugar should I...
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    Back Carb \ Sweetening

    How much dextrose should I be adding to a 4 gallon batch to carbonate? Is the amount scalable? Do I need to dissolve in water? Is it better to add frozen concentrate? If so, which is good to get? Anything without any preservatives? Any other advice on preventing bottle bombs? Should I fill...
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    1st time cider - in process

    This would be the first time making cider. I went out to a local mill and got 5 gallons of cider, unpasteurized, and no additives. The apples were gala, empire and another one I forgot. I cleaned out the 6.5g glass carboy using bleach and water and ensured all the bleach was cleaned out. I...
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